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Doctored-Up Store Bought Marinara Sauce, Tastes Like Homemade
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Recipe by Heather N.

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.

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READY IN: 35mins
SERVES: 6-8
YIELD: 1 pot
UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition
  • 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 1/2 ounce) 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)
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DIRECTIONS

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