A sauce to go with almost anything!

Okay, so over the years I have attempted to a make simple marinara sauce and some of the recipes I've tried have left me wanting. So I finally just decided to make up my own recipe since they are all pretty much the same until you get down to the spices.  I think I have found a winning combination, I hope you enjoy it.

Amber's Marinara

FYI- This makes around 10 cups of sauce

• 78oz Diced Tomatoes with juice (I can my own tomatoes but canned will work)
• 16 tsp minced Garlic
• 2 minced medium Onions
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 Tbsp Parsley ( I use dried parsley but if you have fresh use 1/2 cup chopped)
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 2 Tbsp Sweet Basil
• 1/8 tsp Thyme
• 1/8 tsp Rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• * optional- add a pinch of red pepper flake if you really want some heat
• * optional- adding some grated Parmesan is super tasty too!

In a large pot saute garlic and onion in the olive oil. This should only take a minute or two make sure not to only brown the garlic and not burn it.

 

 

Next add in the tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer and let cook for around an hour.

 

 

Now the marinara is ready but I am not a huge fan of chunky marinara so I whip mine through a food processor until its smooth and then jar it up.

 

Not to toot my own horn but this marinara is so good with everything, pastas, breadsticks, chicken nuggets, beef, you name it. Let me know what you try it on and what you think.