Marinara Sauce

Submitted by Chicken Queen

"From the Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook. I have been making this sauce for years. It freezes very well."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 3 cups

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons salad oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt

directions

1. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, in oil, cook garlic and onion until tender, 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomatoes, their liquid, and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low; cover; cook 20 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.