Basic Marinara Sauce

Our Basic Marinara Sauce is filled with healthy veggies and slow cooked to perfection.

PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 1 hour 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
• 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 2 dried bay leaves

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Sauté until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour.
3. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper to taste.

TIPS: The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using. This full-flavored, robust sauce also freezes well, so consider making a double batch to freeze in 2-cup portions. You can store it in resealable freezer bags for up to three months.

YIELDS: 2 quarts.

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