Marinara Sauce

Name: Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely diced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced; salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 3 cups fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed (or 1 large can 28 ounces with juice, Italian crushed tomatoes); 1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch fennel seed; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 4 garlic cloves, mashed; fresh parsley (or basil leaves chopped, to garnish)

Recipe by SueVM

This is my friend Teena's recipe that comes from her great grand-mother who came to this country from Sicily and has been handed down through her family. It is great for canning or freezing and absolutely delicious.

READY IN: 1hr 45mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2

medium onions, finely diced
2

medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
salt and black pepper, to taste
¹⁄₂

cup red wine
¹⁄₄

teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
3

cups fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed (or 1 large can 28 ounces with juice, Italian crushed tomatoes)
1

(16 ounce) can tomato paste
1

bay leaf
2

tablespoons dried basil
1

teaspoon dried oregano
1

pinch fennel seed
¹⁄₄

teaspoon ground allspice
4

garlic cloves, mashed
fresh parsley (or basil leaves chopped, to garnish)

DIRECTIONS

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and carrot and saute until the onions are translucent.
Add the salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes, then the wine, roasted tomatoes (or canned tomatoes if using) and tomato paste. Mix well, bring just to a boil, lower heat, and continue to cook at a simmer.
Add herbs, and spices, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic, and continue to simmer for 45 minutes more or until desired thickness. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley or basil to garnish.