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Homemade Marinara (V/GF)

Red wine and carrots take this Homemade Marinara to a whole new level! 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 32 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings 2 Cups

Ingredients

  • 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes (San Marzano style preferred but any kind will do!)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled and finely minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine
  • 1 carrot diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • big pinch red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan and add minced garlic. Cook garlic until fragrant.

  2. Add the crushed tomatoes to the garlic as well as the remaining ingredients. Mix well and allow to simmer for about 30 minutes.

  3. During simmering the sauce will reduce slightly which should give it a perfect consistency. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper to your taste. Let it cool before pureeing to desired consistently (optional).

  4. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Transfer leftover sauce to a container and store refrigerated.