Recipe

Marinara Completely From Scratch Recipe

	Yoyoyemen / All my dishes 1 year, 8 months ago This is my version of marinara sauce, because I can't buy anything in a can, so it's completely from scratch. You can use it for dipping breadsticks, making spaghetti, pizza, or whatever else you need sauce for. Prep:2030m Cook:30m Servings:8	Yoyoyemen
	easy cheap versatile

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Ingredients

1-2 onions

5-6 cloves of garlic

1 bell pepper

About a dozen tomatoes

Oil for frying

Italian Seasoning

Oregano

Garlic Powder

Sugar

Directions

Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for a few minutes. I like to cut the tops off before boiling, because I find it easier then. I also cut an x in the bottom to make it easier to peel. Let the tomatoes cool, then peel them, slice them in half and squeeze the halves out over the sink to get rid of all those seeds and excess liquid. Let the squeezing be therapeutic. . .get all that negative energy out!

Chop the onions, garlic and pepper really well, and start them frying in plenty of oil in a large pan (I use a wok) on the stovetop.

While they're cooking, throw the tomatoes into a blender and mostly puree, not completely, leave some chunks. Or you can just chop the tomatoes well, as you like.

When the onions are starting to brown, or they're clear, probably about 5-10 minutes, start putting in the tomatoes and stir well.

Let it simmer for a while, and put in whatever seasonings you like, in whatever amounts. I like plenty.

I also put in a couple tablespoons of sugar to kind of take the edge off the tomatoes. I change this recipe every time I make it, but I love it, and love that I can use it for 20 different things!

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Comments

conner909 1 year, 7 months ago said:
'From scratch' always beats canned! Good post!

autiemama 1 year, 7 months ago said:
Awesome!! - its so refreshing to find a post that says from "scratch" and actually means it - thanks SOOO much!!!

jehan60188 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Omg, it is so hard to find a "scratch" recipe that doesn't use cans of tomato sauce, or paste, or something else chock full of sodium!

*virtual high five*

c2max 1 year, 6 months ago said:
Simple = best. It's neat that you found out that you can take real ingredients and make something BETTER than you'd find in a can. (I lived overseas for 3 years, so I know how it is!!)

Happy cooking w/out canned stuff!
- Colleen, Naperville, IL.

semini16 1 year, 1 month ago said:
This sounds delicious...I never thought of blending the tomatoes...I think I might add a little red vino near the end.

petunia97 6 months ago said:
This is a terrific recipe....I'm printing this one for sure! Thanks...

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