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Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

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This is a basic simple marinara but big on flavor, it can be ready in 1 hour or you can cook it longer and even tastes better the next day that is why I strongly suggest to make this sauce 1-3 days ahead and refrigerate as the flavors will blend and intensify ---this freezes well so make a double recipe and freeze a batch for the next meal, you may omit the wine but I strongly suggest to add it in, it really adds flavor to the sauce --- please make certain to purchase only good-quality canned Italian Roma (plum) tomatoes for this it will make a huge difference to the flavor of the sauce --- all ingredients may be adjusted to suit taste, this sauce can also be simmered for a longer time in a crockpot, throw in some fresh mushrooms also if desired --- also see my recipe#71273

Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)
Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)
Kittencal's Marinara Pasta Sauce (Vegetarian)

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Cooking Information

Total Time

16 mins

Prep Time

15 mins

Servings

4

Ingredients

12 items

Directions

6 steps
1 mins
  1. 1

    In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add in onions, garlic and dried red pepper flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add in the tomato paste and stir for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add in the Roma tomatoes with juice and wine; simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 hours (I usually cook it for at least a couple of hours) stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and pepper and add in sugar if desired.

  6. 6

    **NOTE** if you prefer a thinner sauce, then add in some water.

Ingredients

12 items
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UNIT
INGREDIENT

Main Ingredients

4.00
tbsp
olive oil(tablespoons (i use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of my pot))
1.00
pcs
onion(, chopped)
6.00
pcs
garlic(cloves , minced (or to taste, the more the better i use 6 extra large cloves))
1.00
tbsp
basil(tablespoon dried (rubbed between fingers to release flavor))
2.00
tsp
oregano(teaspoons dried (rubbed between fingers to release flavor))
0.50
tsp
red pepper flakes(teaspoon crushed (optional or adjust to taste))
1.00
can
tomato paste((6 ounce) ( use two s for a thicker richer sauce if desired))
1.00
can
tomato((28 ounce) whole roma es , undrained (break up with a fork before cooking, go ahead and use two s if desired!))
0.33
cup
wine(dry red (you may omit if desired but good to add in, can use white ))
2.00
tsp
sugar(teaspoons (optional or to taste))
1.00
tsp
salt(teaspoon (or to taste, a good tomato sauce needs lots so don't be shy with the ))
1.00
pcs
pepper(fresh ground black (to taste))