Semi-Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Semi-Homemade Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 large Spanish onion, chopped; 1 medium red pepper, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons of mrs. dash Italian herb seasoning; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 dried bay leaves; 1/3 cup parmesan cheese; 37 ounces fresh tomatoes; 28 ounces of centos tomato puree; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
1 large Spanish onion, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons of mrs. dash Italian herb seasoning
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 dried bay leaves
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
37 ounces fresh tomatoes
28 ounces of centos tomato puree
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh sage, chopped

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For the fresh tomato: Boil water in a large stock pot. While the water is boiling, cut an X in the bottom of each tomato. Prepare a large bowl with ice water and set aside. Place the tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in the ice water to stop the cooking process. Remove the skin from the tomatoes and cut each in half. Over bowl topped with a mesh bowl, squeeze the juice and seed from the tomatoes. Dice the tomaotes and place the tomatoes along with the juice in a bowl and set aside.
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For the Sauce: Heat oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers, saute for 8-10 minutes, until softened. Stir often. Add sugar, garlic, Mrs. Dash, dried basil, oregano and red pepper flakes and balsalmic vinegar. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add the bay leaves, broth, parm. cheese, fresh and canned tomato. Stir, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered for 50 minutes, stirring often. Add the fresh herbs, stir and continue to simmer for and addtional 40 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat. If the sauce is too chunky for you, puree to desired consistency.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 large Spanish onion, chopped, 1 medium red pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Semi-Homemade Marinara Sauce 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.

Semi-Homemade Marinara Sauce

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