Mom's Marinara Sauce Recipe
Slow cooked, intense tomato sauce is worth the effort and very versatile. I use it for lasagne, toss with pasta & cheese or for braising meat. Good as a vegetarian choice. Great to freeze in Ziploc Bags or Tupperware
Prep time: | Italian |
Cook time: | Servings: 12 cups |
Goes Well With: Spaghetti & Parmesaen cheese
Wine and Drink Pairings: Chianti, California Zinfandel, Australian Shiraz
Ingredients
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Directions
- Puree celery, carrots and onion in food processor or blender
- Cook over medium heat until liquid has evaported
- add tomato paste and brown
- add minced garlic to soften
- add wine
- add tomatoes (drain excess juice)
- add bay leaves, Italian Seasoning and salt & pepper
- lower heat to simmer and cover
- cook for at least two hours, four is preferable, stir occassionaly
- taste if you need to add salt or pinch of sugar (how sweet are your tomatoes)