Basic Marinara Recipe

Name: Basic Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups chopped yellow onion (about 3 medium); 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves); 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 3 (28-ounce) cans no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onion (about 3 medium)
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
3 (28-ounce) cans no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

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Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sugar and next 7 ingredients (through fennel seeds); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat for 55 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
2
To store in the freezer: Ladle room-temperature or chilled sauce into plastic containers or zip-top plastic bags. Seal and freeze for up to four months. Consider freezing the sauce in one-cup increments (two servings' worth). That way, you can pull out exactly as much as you want for future meals.
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To thaw sauce: Try one of three methods.
4
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
5
Place frozen blocks in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a low simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
6
Place frozen blocks in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at HIGH one minute at a time, stirring after each increment until thawed.
7
To boost taste: Long stints in the freezer can dull the taste of tomatoes. To perk up thawed sauce, add one-half teaspoon finely grated lemon rind or one teaspoon balsamic vinegar while reheating.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cups chopped yellow onion (about 3 medium), 1 tablespoon sugar, 3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves), and more.

Yes, Basic Marinara falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Marinara

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