Marinara Sauce

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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
2 - 35oz cans Italian Style Peeled Plum Tomatoes1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 small onions, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 stalks celery, finely chopped2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped1/2 teaspoon sea salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 dried bay leaves
Directions
In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmeruncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)

Serving Size: Makes 8 - 1/2 cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SEUBEE.

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 158.1
  • Total Fat: 13.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 24.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 0.6 g

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