Homemade Marinara Sauce

Submitted by Chef #1803608038

"My family loves Italian and I am always looking for a marinara sauce that is fresh, flavorful and full of natural locally grown vegetables. Two years ago I began experimenting making my own and this is the recipe the family loves."

 

• Ready In: 24hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 8 quarts
• Serves: 32

ingredients

• 3 medium onions, diced
• 8 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced (or more to taste)
• 1⁄3 cup fresh basil
• 1 sprig fresh thyme leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 sprig fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves (remove when done)
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 carrot
• 1 zucchini (chopped)
• 1 eggplant (chopped)
• 5 lbs roma tomatoes

directions

1. Place all ingredients in a large crockpot.
2. cook overnight on low.
3. Remove sprigs of herbs
4. Next morningpuree all in a food processor.
5. Use fresh or store in the fridge up to 1 week, or can it according to your canner's instructions for tomato products.
6. I freeze this sauce in 1 qt freezer bags.