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Kittencal's Marinara Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients

2 tsps dried oregano .
2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste (use a good quality brand of tomato paste, can use only one if desired, use two for a richer sauce) .
1 (28 oz) can sliced roma tomatoes, undrained (can use whole canned Roma tomatoes, just break them up with a fork) .
salt & pepper .
1 tsp dried chili pepper flakes (optional & to taste) .
2 tsps sugar (or to taste) (optional) .
1 large onion, sliced .
1/2 c dry red wine (or white wine) .
3-4 tbsps olive oil .
1 tbsp dried basil .
1 tbsp minced garlic (or to taste)

Directions

Step #1 In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven, saute the onions, garlic & dried red pepper flakes with the basil & oregano in the olive oil for about 3-4 mins.
Step #2 Add in the tomato paste & stir for 2-3 mins.
Step #3 Add in the sliced tomatoes & wine; simmer for 1-2 hrs (I usually cook it for at least a couple of hrs) stirring every once in awhile.
Step #4 Spice up with salt & pepper & add in sugar if desired.
Step #5 **NOTE** if you prefer a thinner sauce, then add in some water.
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