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Hearty Marinara Sauce
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Sauces, Seasonings, Dressings
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
8
servings
Ingredients
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1
medium onion
-
diced
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6
cloves
garlic
-
minced
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1
tablespoon
olive oil
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2
cans (28 oz)
crushed tomatoes
-
I prefer San Marzano tomatoes
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2
whole bay leaves
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2
tablespoons
Italian seasoning blend
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1
tablespoon
House seasoning blend
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¼
cup
grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large pot.
Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until translucent.
Add garlic to pot and cook for 1 minute.
Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, Italian seasoning blend and House seasoning blend; stir to combine.
Bring to a bubbling simmer then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add grated parmesan cheese; stir to combine.
Serve immediate or freeze for later.
Notes
Add Fresh Herbs:
Such as Fresh Basil, Oregano or Parsley.
Smooth Sauce:
Immersion Blender can make a smooth sauce.
Variation tip:
Protein, add ground beef, shredded chicken or seafood to the sauce.
Alternate ingredient:
Add Vegetables like: Carrots, celery, mushrooms, spinach or other vegetables.
Cheese:
Vary your cheese by adding different varieties such as asiago, pecorino and provolone.