Italian Tomato Sauce
photo by Joanne
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Yields:
-
2-4 uses
ingredients
- 2 (28 ounce) cans san marzano crushed tomatoes
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 cup shredded carrot
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 1⁄2 cup finely diced celery
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, finely diced
- 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
- 1⁄2 cup water
directions
- In large pot, on medium head add olive oil, carrots and celery. Cook stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, add onion, crushed red pepper flakes (if using) and garlic cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly (being careful not to burn garlic).
- Add crushed tomatoes, water and salt, raise heat to med and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 1/2 hour stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaves.
- Enjoy!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Joanne
Brooklyn, New York
<p>Hi, I'm Joanne from Brooklyn, NY. I'm a foodie! I love to cook, and share recipes.</p>