Mama's Marinara
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
The rich flavors in this simple, yet delicious, pasta sauce meld together as it simmers.

Servings:
8 servings
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Ingredients
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1 largeonion, finely choppedsee savings

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3 largecloves garlic, mincedsee savings

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1carrot, finely choppedsee savings

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1 stalkcelery, finely choppedsee savings

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2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oilsee savings

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2 15-ounce canstomato saucesee savings

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1 tablespoontomato pastesee savings

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1 cupwatersee savings

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1 cupdry red winesee savings

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3 tablespoonsfresh parsley, finely choppedsee savings

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10fresh basil leaves, tornsee savings

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1 tablespoondried Italian seasoningsee savings

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1 teaspoonsugarsee savings

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1/2 teaspooncrushed red pepper (optional)see savings

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3bay leavessee savings

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Kosher salt and freshly ground black peppersee savings

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1 recipeHandmade Italian Meatballs (see Recipe Center)see savings

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Hot cooked spaghettisee savings

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Finely shredded Parmesan cheesesee savings

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Directions
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In 4-quart Dutch oven cook onion, garlic, carrot, and celery in hot oil for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
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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.
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Meanwhile, prepare Handmade Italian Meatballs. Serve sauce with meatballs over spaghetti. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: 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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