Mama's Marinara

The rich flavors in this simple, yet delicious, pasta sauce meld together as it simmers.


Mama's Marinara


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Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  large  onion, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 3  large  cloves garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1    carrot, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 1  stalk  celery, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 2  15-ounce cans  tomato sauceOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  tomato pasteOn Sale
  • 1  cup  waterOn Sale
  • 1  cup  dry red wineOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  fresh parsley, finely choppedOn Sale
  • 10    fresh basil leaves, tornOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  dried Italian seasoningOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  sugarOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  crushed red pepper (optional)On Sale
  • 3    bay leavesOn Sale
  •     Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 1  recipe  Handmade Italian Meatballs (see Recipe Center)On Sale
  •     Hot cooked spaghettiOn Sale
  •     Finely shredded Parmesan cheeseOn Sale

Directions
1.
In 4-quart Dutch oven cook onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in hot oil for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
2.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, wine, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, sugar, crushed red pepper (if desired), and bay leaves.
3.
Bring sauce to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 45 to 60 minutes or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4.
Meanwhile, prepare Handmade Italian Meatballs. Serve sauce with meatballs over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 669, Total Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 1537 mg, Carbohydrate 60 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 37%, Calcium 19%, Iron 34%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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