About a year ago, I got fed up with the cheap spaghetti sauces in a jar that always include corn syrup and other unnecessary, unpronounceable ingredients. I went on a quest to find a great marinara sauce that included only basic ingredients like tomatoes, basil, olive oil, etc. The closest I found was the Kirkland Marinara from Costco, however that sauce also tasted pretty basic and needed some extra help. I eventually found that making my own marinara is well worth the effort; the payoff is amazing flavor, as well as knowing what's in it!
2 (15 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/4 c. chicken broth
1 1/2 T. dried parsley
1 1/2 T. dried parsley
1 t. dried oregano
1 t. Italian seasoning
1 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
Add these ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
1/4 c. olive oil
2 T. dried onion
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until tender.
Add pureed ingredients to skillet and heat through. Simmer up to 30 minutes for best flavor, or use immediately if desired.
We usually use half the sauce right away and store the other half in the fridge. It stores well and works great for a quick meal later in the week. I'll never go back to store-bought sauce!
*Recipe adapted from "Best Marinara Sauce Yet" on Allrecipes.com.
