As easy as it is to prepare a tomato sauce, one of the most important things to master is what order to add all the ingredients to the pot. Today I'm going to share with you the secrets to making an awesome marinara sauce! So let's get started!
2tablespoonsBasil or Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 ½ to 2cupsOniondiced small
2tablespoonsGarlicchopped
1tablespoonFresh Thymechopped
15/20leavesof Basil cut into a fine chiffonade
3 to 4Cans28 Ounces each Peeled Tomatoes or a #10 Can
10 to 14ouncesTomato Pureedepending on how thick it is and how much water you have in your tomatoes
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Recipe Instructions
In a large saucepan or an enamel cast iron pot, add the Onion and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until they turned light golden brown. Add the garlic, when fragrant add the tomatoes, tomato puree, thyme and basil.
Bring to boil and immediately reduce to low heat and let simmer uncovered for 45 to and hour ½ depending how acid your tomatoes are.
Adjust the seasoning and add your tomatoes are still a bit acid a touch of sugar only if necessary.
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