Papa’s Marinara Sauce

servings
4
prep time
2 hours
cook time
30 minutes
Close-up view of homemade red Italian marinara sauce garnished with fresh basil and garlic.

A rich and aromatic homemade red Italian marinara sauce in a white bowl, garnished with a sprig of fresh basil.

Ingredients

  • •15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
  • •2 medium onions, diced
  • •2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
  • •340 grams (12 ounces) canned tomato paste
  • •3.6 kg (8 pounds) ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • •30 ml (2 tablespoons) sugar
  • •15 ml (1 tablespoon) oregano
  • •59 ml (¼ cup) fresh basil
  • •10 ml (2 teaspoons) salt
  • •1 bay leaf

Preparation

  1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and sauté onions and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.

  2. Stir in tomato paste and cook 3 minutes more.

  3. Add tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially, and simmer until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally, about two hours.

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About the author

Michelle Yacino Siudut is a freelance editor/writer and business organizer, and former editor of a monthly publication for outdoorsmen. She and her daughter share their home with a dog and two cats, but the backyard belongs to a variety of chickens. In an effort to know where her food comes from, Michelle is a hunter and gardener. She is a volunteer for veterans organizations, her church and a local community center. She is a member of the New England Outdoor Writers Association and the New England Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier.

Photo credit: ExeterTV

Michelle Yacino Siudut

Michelle Yacino Siudut

Michelle enjoys harvesting her own food - both in the garden and in the field.

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