Marinara Sauce

Source: Jon Dubovsky, modified from Good Housekeeping

Yield: 4 - 6 cups sauce ?

Rating: 3 of 5

Ingredients

• 2 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 medium mushrooms, capped and sliced
• 28 oz. can tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 12 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 ½ Tbsp. sugar
• 2 ½ tsp. basil
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

Directions

• In a medium pan over medium heat, cook vegetables (onion, garlic, etc.) until tender (about five minutes).
• Stir in tomatoes and their liquid, tomato paste, sugar, spices, and salt.
• Reduce to low heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes or until thickened.