Itchy Monkey's Marinara Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 31 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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A combination of several favorite recipes. I like to freeze this in 2-serving containers for quick weeknight dinners. Just remove from freezer and thaw over low heat in a sauce pan while your pasta water is boiling. You can also thaw chunks of frozen sauce along with frozen meatballs - try my Meatballs Italiano recipe! Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped |
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced |
2 stalks celery, finely chopped |
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped |
2 roasted red peppers, pureed |
1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes |
1 tablespoon dried basil |
1/2 tablespoon dried parsley |
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes |
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste |
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce |
1/2 cup red wine (a good cabernet) |
2 bay leaves |
Directions:
1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the celery, carrots, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
3. While vegetables are simmering, strain whole tomatoes into a bowl (keep the juices), and coarsely chop the tomatoes. Set aside tomatoes and juices.
4. Add the roasted red peppers (pureed), tomatoes, tomato paste, and dried herbs. Bring to just to a boil. Add red wine and bay leaves.
5. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for at least 1 hour until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves and serve over the pasta of your choice.
6. Can be made ahead and frozen into smaller serving sizes.
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