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Basic Marinara Sauce Recipe

	Sosousme / All my dishes 2 months, 3 weeks ago This is a very basic homemade marinara sauce. Add some meatballs or sausage to make a great Italian spaghetti, or just toss with some pasta for a tasty side dish. A little red wine makes a tasty addition. Prep:15m Cook:45m Servings:6	Sosousme
	basic tomato sauce spaghetti sauce

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Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

4 cups homemade tomato sauce, or 1 (35 -ounce) can Italian tomatoes with their juice, blended until smooth

4 large fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dry

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste

pinch red pepper flakes

dry red wine, optional (when I add wine, I use about 1/2 cup)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Heat the oil in a sauce pan; add the onion and garlic, saute until soft.

Add the tomato sauce, or blended tomatoes and remaining ingredients.

Simmer, uncovered on low heat, until thickened, about 45 minutes.

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valinkenmore 2 months, 3 weeks ago said:
Thanks, great post!

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