Marinara Sauce

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • 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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Introduction

Make this ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator for up to to two weeks. Make this ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator for up to to two weeks.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 - 35oz cans Italian Style Peeled Plum Tomatoes
    1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    2 small onions, finely chopped
    2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
    2 stalks celery, finely chopped
    2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    2 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.