Doctored-Up Store Bought Marinara Sauce, Tastes Like Homemade

Pasta is a staple food for any kitchen. It is inexpensive and filling. Not many of us have time to start marinara sauce from scratch so this recipe allows you to use a store bought sauce and then add your own spin to it. It is easy to make and freezes well. I use it for anything from spaghetti, manacotti, lasagna to chicken parmesan.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 pot

Ingredients

• 1  Prego spaghetti sauce (I use their Four Cheese marinara sauce, or your favorite jarred sauce)
• 1 (4 ounce) can  sliced mushrooms (drained)
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄8 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄8 teaspoon bay leaf
• 1⁄8 teaspoon basil
• 1  pinch  garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon (our family secret ingrediant, trust me!!)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon  minced garlic (to taste)
• 1  tablespoon  minced onion (to taste)
•  salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pan.
2. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
3. Serve over your favorite pasta dish.