Classic Marinara Sauce Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Olive oil1 Tablespoon
 Onion1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), minced
 Italian1 Can (10oz)
 Tomato sauce1 Can (10oz)
 Tomato Paste1 Can (10oz)
 Red wine1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
 Granulated Sugar1 1/2 Teaspoon
 Bay Leaf1
 Dried oregano1/2 Teaspoon
 Salt1/4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/4 Teaspoon

Directions

In a large saucepan heat olive oil over low heat.
Add onion and garlic.
Saute until transparent.
In a blender container puree tomatoes with juice.
Add to onion mixture.
Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, wine, basil, sugar, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper; mix well.
Simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour.
Discard bay leaf.
Serve hot over pasta.
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