Whew! Well, January is behind us… I’m not sure how that happened so quickly. Each month seems to disappear more quickly than the one before it. But, I guess it’s like they say, time flies when you’re having fun.
I’ve got a great little recipe for you today. This SUPER EASY marinara is a real show stopper. It’s great just by itself served over pasta (that’s how we like it at our house), but it also has lots of other uses like replacing a jarred spaghetti sauce and works great when making lasagna! One thing we like to do is make a big batch and freeze it in smaller portions and use it over pasta as a side dish on a busy weeknight. The possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 – 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 – 28 ox can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions. Saute until they start to brown.
- Add minced garlic. Heat until fragrant.
- Add both cans of tomatoes (with juice) and salt and pepper. Reduce heat and cook on low for 30 to 45 minutes. (I like a fresh, more astringent flavor in my sauce, so I cook it for the least amount of time. If you’re looking for a deep, robust flavor cook it longer.)
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Stacey’s Basic Marinara
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable or olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in large dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions. Saute until they start to brown.
- Add minced garlic. Heat until fragrant.
- Add both cans of tomatoes (with juice) and salt and pepper. Reduce heat and cook on low for 30 to 45 minutes. (I like a fresh, more astringent flavor in my sauce, so I cook it for the least amount of time. If you're looking for a deep, robust flavor cook it longer.)
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