Basic Marinara

January 21, 2014

Basic Marinara

Ingredients

  • 1 medium slice carrot
  • 1 Small onion
  • 1 Large clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup white or red wine
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 14 1/2oz can diced tomatoes
  • 28oz can crushed tomatoes

Directions

Step 1
Heat a large sauce pan under medium heat and spray with non stick spray.
Step 2
Roughly chop carrot, onion, and garlic.
Step 3
Saute carrot and onion in pan for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened. Add garlic and stir for another 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in tomato paste to coat the carrot, onion, and garlic. Add all of the spices.
Step 5
Add the wine and cook for 1-2 minutes until liquid is dissolved.
Step 6
Add in diced and crushed tomatoes. Stir until combined, cover, and let simmer under low heat for 15-20 minutes.
Step 7
Adjust seasonings to taste.