VEGETARIAN/GFCF/REGULAR
Italian Marinara Sauce
Ready in 15 minutes
Makes 99 servings
73 calories
Cooking Instructions
Use this sauce in any recipe that calls for pasta sauce or store in medium sized freezer bags in the freezer.
Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
4 cups vegetables (onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.), optional
2 Tab. minced garlic
210 oz. tomato sauce
56 oz. tomato puree
56 oz. crushed tomatoes
8 oz. tomato paste
14 oz. petite diced tomatoes
¼ cup garlic powder
1 cup red wine
1 Tab. oregano
2 Tab. sugar
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tab. basil
2 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh basil leaves, optional
Preparation Instructions
Add olive oil, the garlic and chopped vegetables to a large stock pot. Don't let the garlic burn. Next add the wine. Let simmer for 5 minutes and add all the tomatoes. Stir to combine and add all the rest of the ingredients. Turn the temp to med/low and cover partially and let simmer.
Seal, get out the extra air, and freeze.
Note
Use up any vegetables you have in the refrigerator, or leave out if you have none.
The many types of tomato products are not necessary. If you can’t find one type, substitute for another. It is a flexible recipe.
If you do not have the spices, you can substitute Italian seasoning for any or all of them.
If you don’t have minced garlic, you can leave it out.
You can alternatively can this sauce.