Marinara

  Dinner

My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this marinara sauce recipe in big batches several times a month, so it was a staple on our dinner table. A mouthwatering aroma filled the house each time she cooked it.

Marinara

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour
YIELD: 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • 1.
    In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened and flavors are blended, 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with wooden spoon.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 44 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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