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Homemade Marinara

Everyone needs to know how to pull off a delicious basic marinara sauce. Keep this recipe in your arsenal.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time55 mins
Total Time1 hr 5 mins
Course: condiment
Cuisine: italian
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 30kcal
Author: Two Lucky Spoons

Ingredients

  • 3 T. olive oil
  • 3 cups 3 mediumchopped onion
  • 1 T sugar
  • 3 T 6 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 t. salt
  • 2 t. dried basil
  • 2 t. dried oregano
  • 1 t. dried thyme
  • 1 t. black pepper
  • 1/2 t. crushed fennel seeds
  • 2 T balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 - 28 ounce - cans crushed tomatoes

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add sugar and next 7 ingredients ( thru fennel seeds); cook 1 minute. Add balsamic; cook 30 seconds. Add broth and tomatoes, bring to a simmer. Cook over low for 55 minutes or until sauce thickens. Stir occasionally. Makes 12 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 30kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 105mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.5mg