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Simple Marinara Sauce
Cook Time
15
mins
Total Time
15
mins
Course:
Condiment, Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
30 Min or Less, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian
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.