Marinara

A very simple but tasty marinar. Traditionally marinaras are not cooked a long time but I tend to let this simmer for a few hours, it makes the house smell yummy. I use crushed tomatoes and puree the onions because I have picky eaters but you can use chopped tomatoes and onions.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 20

Ingredients

• 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  large onions, chopped
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil
• 3  tablespoons garlic, minced

Directions

1. In a large sauce pan saute olive oil, onions, and garlic until soft.
2. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and basil, stir.
3. Add tomatoes and sugar.
4. Slowly bring to a boil then simmer covered over low heat 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
5. Makes 10 cups.
6. freezes well.