Æ The Best KITTENCAL'S MARINARA PASTA SAUCE (VEGETARIAN)
Try easy KITTENCAL'S MARINARA PASTA SAUCE (VEGETARIAN) Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!
INGREDIENTS
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil (I use enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of my pot) 1 large onion, chopped 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced (or to taste, the more the better I use 6 extra large cloves) 1 tablespoon dried basil (rubbed between fingers to release flavor) 2 teaspoons dried oregano (rubbed between fingers to release flavor) 1?2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to taste) 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (can use two cans for a thicker richer sauce if desired) 1 (28 ounce) can whole roma tomatoes, undrained (break up with a fork before cooking, go ahead and use two cans if desired!) 1?3 - 1?2 cup dry red wine (you may omit if desired but good to add in, can use white wine) 2 teaspoons sugar (optional or to taste) 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste, a good tomato sauce needs lots so don't be shy with the salt) fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
DIRECTIONS
In a heavy-bottomed stockpot or Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat. Add in onions, garlic and dried red pepper flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 3-4 minutes. Add in the tomato paste and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add in the Roma tomatoes with juice and wine; simmer uncovered over low heat for 1-2 hours (I usually cook it for at least a couple of hours) stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper and add in sugar if desired. **NOTE** if you prefer a thinner sauce, then add in some water.
by: Kittencalrecipezazz
