Marinara sauce - basic

By barbsjustagirl

A basic marinara sauce.

To freeze the sauce,let it come to room temperature, then transfer it to freezer-safe pint-size containers and freeze for up to 3 months.

Per 1/2 cup: 154 calories, 2 grams fat (0 sat.), 0mg chol, 371mg sod, 1 g pro, 1 g fiber

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• Kosher salt and pepper
• 8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh oregano, chopped
• 4 28-oz cans whole plum tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper and cook stirring occasionally until very tender and beginning to brown 15-20 minutes.

2. Add the garlic and oregano and cook, stirring for 2 minutes (do not let it brown).

3. Add the tomatoes and their juices, squashing the tomatoes with your hands as you add them to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally until thickened, 45-55 minutes.