Kitten’s Marinara Sauce (Vegetarian)
I strongly suggest to make this sauce 1-3 days ahead and refrigerate as the flavors will blend and intensify, this sauce freezes very well so make a double recipe and freeze a batch for the next meal, using good-quality canned Italian Roma (plum) tomatoes for this will make a huge difference to the flavor, amounts may be doubled but keep the garlic amount the same
Servings 4
INGREDIENTS:
olive oil ( I use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of my pot)
1 large onion, chopped
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)
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste ( can use two cans for a thicker richer sauce if desired)
1 (28 ounce) cans 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)
INSTRUCTIONS:——————————————–
In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add in onions and dried red pepper flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 3-4 minutes.
Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the tomato paste and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Add in the Roma tomatoes with juice and wine; simmer uncovered over low heat for about 2 hours (a good sauce needs time to cook, I usually simmer for at least a 2 or more hours) stirring occasionally.
About halfway through cooking season with salt and pepper and add in sugar if desired.
If the sauce gets to think you may thin with a little water.
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