Classic Marinara Sauce
Prep Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

2/3 cup�diced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons�olive oil
1/2 tablespoon�minced fresh garlic
1/4 teaspoon�red chili flakes
1 teaspoon�dried basil
1/2 teaspoon�dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon�dried thyme
6 cups�canned whole tomatoes
1 1/2 cups�canned tomato pur�e
1 tablespoon�honey
1 tablespoon�chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon�chopped fresh oregano

Directions

In a large saucepan, sauté onion in olive oil over low heat. Add garlic and brown slightly. Add red chili flakes, dried herbs and sauté for about 30 seconds.

Immediately add whole tomatoes and tomato puree. Simmer for approximately 1 hour or until sauce has thickened. Add honey, fresh basil and fresh oregano. Puree slighlty in a blender, if desired.

Serve 1/2 cup over 1 cup cooked pasta.

Chef Suggestions

Rub dried herbs between your hands before adding to other ingredients to release their volatile oils.

Nutrition Facts

As prepared, each serving contains 50 calories, 0g total fat, 0mg cholesterol, 334mg sodium, 11g total carbohydrate and 2g protein.

Ease of preparation: Easy

Preparation time: 12

Cook time: none

Servings: none