Sauces

Marinara Sauce

  • 12 fresh Tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet basil
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt

    • Microwave Oven Directions: In a large glass bowl, place olive oil, garlic, andonion. Cover with plastic wrap and cook on high for 3 minutes, or until onion is soft. Stir in remaining ingredients,cover with plastic wrap, and return to microwave oven. Cook on high setting for 10 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly.Crock Pot Directions: In a large frying pan, heat oil and saute garlic and onion until soft. Transfer to crock pot. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 to 5 hours. Conventional Directions: In a largefrying pan, heat oil and sauté garlic and onion until soft. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer gently for 1 hour. Yields 5 1/2 cups.

    This recipe courtesy of the From My Kitchen Cookbook. 

    Contributed by Chris Cody of Fort Worth, TX. 

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