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Big-Batch Marinara Sauce
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 32
I typically freeze part of this marinara sauce to have on hand for guests or when I’m craving a comforting pasta dish. It adds a fresh, herby layer of flavor.—Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
Ingredients:
4 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
7 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup minced fresh parsley
3/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1/4 cup dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons herbes de provence or italian seasoning
hot cooked spaghetti
Directions:
1. In a stockpot, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cheese and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
2. Serve desired amount over spaghetti. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months.
3. To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through. Yield: 6 quarts.
By RecipeOfHealth.com