Marinara Sauce

By ghudsontx

Ingredients

• 3 -4 tablespoons olive oil (I use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of my pot)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced (or to taste, the more the better I use 6 extra large cloves)
• 1 tablespoon dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavor)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release flavor)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste)
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (can use two cans for a thicker richer sauce if desired)
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole roma tomatoes, undrained (break up with a fork before cooking, go ahead and use two cans if desired!)
• 1/3-1/2 cup dry red wine (you may omit if desired but good to add in, can use white wine)
• 2 teaspoons sugar (optional or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste, a good tomato sauce needs lots so don't be shy with the salt)
• fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-marinara-pasta-sauce-vegetarian-136292#ixzz1G3E63Fay

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.

2 Add in onions, garlic and dried red pepper flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 3-4 minutes.

3 Add in the tomato paste and stir for 2-3 minutes.

4 Add in the Roma tomatoes with juice and wine; simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 hours (I usually cook it for at least a couple of hours) stirring occasionally.

5 Season with salt and pepper and add in sugar if desired.

6 **NOTE** if you prefer a thinner sauce, then add in some water.


Read more: http://www.food.com/recipe/kittencals-marinara-pasta-sauce-vegetarian-136292#ixzz1G3EM0wki