Recipe
MARINARA SAUCE
Serves: 10
If they like it, it serves 10 otherwise
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Totaltime: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and finely grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 large can (28 ounces) Italian tomatoes, crushed
- 1 large can (12 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons dried whole basil
- 1 teaspoon dried whole oregano
- pinch fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
Preparation
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Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or saucepan (do not use cast iron or aluminum) over medium-high heat. Add the onions and carrots; sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
Bring just to a boil, lower heat, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes or until desired thickness.
Remove the bay leaf. Serve with your favorite pasta or polenta.
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