Mama's Marinara
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped fine
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped (my addition, not in mama's original recipe)
1/4 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 large cans organic crushes tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped fine
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped (my addition, not in mama's original recipe)
1/4 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 large cans organic crushes tomatoes
Instructions
STEP ONE:
Start by sautéing the onions and all spices in 2 Tbls. olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes) Add pepper, garlic and tomatoes.
STEP TWO:
Simmer over Medium/Low heat for 30-40 minutes. If the sauce still has a "bite" to it, add a small amount of stevia to smooth out the tomato acid taste. Re-season with more salt and pepper if needed.
STEP THREE:
Add fresh basil and flat leaf parsley, chopped. Simmer another 10 minutes or so.
SLOW COOKER OPTION:
Sautee onions, then add all ingredients to your slow cooker. Put on low for 5-6 hours.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Zucchini Lasagne, Spaghetti Squash, Italian Steak and Peppers
STEP ONE:
Start by sautéing the onions and all spices in 2 Tbls. olive oil over medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes) Add pepper, garlic and tomatoes.
STEP TWO:
Simmer over Medium/Low heat for 30-40 minutes. If the sauce still has a "bite" to it, add a small amount of stevia to smooth out the tomato acid taste. Re-season with more salt and pepper if needed.
STEP THREE:
Add fresh basil and flat leaf parsley, chopped. Simmer another 10 minutes or so.
SLOW COOKER OPTION:
Sautee onions, then add all ingredients to your slow cooker. Put on low for 5-6 hours.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
Zucchini Lasagne, Spaghetti Squash, Italian Steak and Peppers