Marinara Sauce for Freezer Cooking

    Description

    A fresh, freezable marinara sauce for freezer cooking. Use this sauce for lasagne, manicotti, pizza topping or any Italian dish.

    Ingredients

    • 1
      cn
      tomatoes, peeled in juice (16-ounce) coarsely crushed
    • 1⁄3
      c
      olive oil
    • 6
       
      garlic cloves, crushed
    • 3
       
      onions, medium, chopped
    • 4
       
      carrots, finely chopped
    • 2
      T
      basil, dried
    • 1
      T
      oregano, dried
    • 2
      t
      salt
    • 1
      t
      pepper

    Instructions

    Heat oil in a 5-quart or larger pot over medium heat. Cook garlic, onions and carrots, stirring occasionally, until soft. Stir in tomatoes and juice, basil, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.

    Reduce heat and simmer rapidly, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 1 1/2 hours or until sauce is very thick and reduced by about half.

    Summary

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    Source

    Sunset Magazine

    Prep time45 minutes
    RecipesBasic Recipes Freezer