Maialino Marinara From 'Family Table'

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, carrot, and garlic and cook, stirring, until the onion is translucent and the carrot is soft, 10 to 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the salt, pepper, and sugar, stir in the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water, and bring just to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes. Remove from the heat.

3. 3

   Remove and discard the garlic and pass the sauce through a food mill into a bowl (see headnote). Add the basil sprigs and let the sauce cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   Remove and discard the basil and transfer the sauce to an airtight container. (The sauce can be refrigerated, tightly covered, for up to 1 week or frozen for up to 3 months.)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.