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homemade marinara sauce

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Laina C
@LainaCooks
Portland, OR

This makes so much sauce make sure you have a couple of gallon sized zip lock bags to store the rest.

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(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For homemade marinara sauce

  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    onion
  • 5 clove
    garlic
  • 4 - 28 oz
    cans of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can
    water
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • 1/2 c
    basil, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregano, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar
  • garlic powder, onion powder,salt and pepper

How To Make homemade marinara sauce

  • 1
    Heat oil in large dutch oven. Add onions and salt so that onions don't burn. Cook until the onions are soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • 2
    Pour in tomatoes, 1 can of water, and herbs. Cook for 30 minutes.
  • 3
    Season with salt, pepper,sugar, garlic and onion powders.
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