Simple Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (one larger can, variation in size is okay)
- 1/2 cup water
- fresh basil (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute until translucent, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, celery, and carrots. Also add the bay leaves, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
- Add in the tomatoes and water. Bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for at least 15 minutes, ideally one hour for the flavors to develop. For a smooth sauce (or to hide the veggies), puree in a blender.
Notes
If your tomatoes taste a little tart or sour, add a pinch of sugar.