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Bill's Sunday Gravy (Marinara)

The perfect Marinara Sauce.
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Author: Bill

Ingredients

  • 2 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes...prefer Roma
  • 1 10.75 oz tomato purée
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 med onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 2 tbsp parsley
  • 1 tbsp basil
  • 1 tsp red pepper crushed to taste
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan or stock pot over medium/high heat, add the olive oil and onions. Stir and then add the garlic. Continue to stir until the onions turn translucent and slightly start to brown.
  • Add the two cans of crushed tomatoes and the tomato pastes.
  • Season with the oregano, basil, red pepper flake and salt.
  • Bring to a boil and then reduce and simmer for 30 minutes.