Classic Marinara Sauce
Simple and perfect! Let the sauce simmer for the full hour for the richest flavor.
Yield
3 cups sauce
Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ½ cup chopped carrot
- 4-6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 6 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons each dried basil, dried parsley, and Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon each fennel seed and rosemary,
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- Black pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, and garlic and cook until just starting to brown, about five minutes.
- Add in tomato paste and stir, cooking for one minute. Add tomatoes, water, herbs, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally, until sauce has reduced to about three cups.
- Serve with pasta, polenta, or as a dip. Enjoy!