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Marinara Sauce

A homemade marinara sauce of fresh tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic and onions simmered over a long time.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 large garlic cloves minced
  • 9 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh oregano minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

  • Add the oil and onion to a Dutch oven and heat on medium heat for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the spices a few minutes into the cooking.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes and the fresh herbs and increase heat to high-medium to bring to a low boil.
  • When the mixture boils, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 15 minutes, uncovered, until most of the liquid from the tomatoes cooks off stirring often.
  • Continue cooking until thickened to your liking and then remove from heat.
  • Cook the sauce covered for 30 - 60 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!