Marinara Sauce III

Here is a rich and hearty tomato sauce which does not need sugar or butter to cut the acidity from the tomato. Olive oil is optional for those watching their waistlines.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ cup diced onion
• ⅓ cup chopped celery
• 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
• 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
• ⅓ cup shredded carrot
• ¼ cup shredded rell bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a saucepan saute onion and garlic over medium-low heat until they start to become clear. Combine in a pot, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, parsley, basil and olive oil. Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for at least 1 hour, however, 3 hours of cooking develops better flavor and consistency.n