Papa’s Marinara Sauce
Michelle enjoys harvesting her own food - both in the garden and in the field.
This recipe is featured in Nonna’s Homemades
- Prep 2 hours
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil
- 2 medium onions, diced
- 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
- 340 grams (12 ounces) canned tomato paste
- 3.6 kg (8 pounds) ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) sugar
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) oregano
- 59 ml (¼ cup) fresh basil
- 10 ml (2 teaspoons) salt
- 1 bay leaf
Preparation
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil and sauté onions and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in tomato paste and cook 3 minutes more.
3. Add tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover partially, and simmer until reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally, about two hours.
Michelle Yacino Siudut
Michelle Yacino Siudut is a freelance editor/writer and business organizer, and former editor of a monthly publication for outdoorsmen. She and her daughter share their home with a dog and two cats, but the backyard belongs to a variety of chickens. In an effort to know where her food comes from, Michelle is a hunter and gardener. She is a volunteer for veterans organizations, her church and a local community center. She is a member of the New England Outdoor Writers Association and the New England Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier.
Photo credit: ExeterTV
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