House Marinara

Name: House Marinara
Yield: Makes 3 cups
Ingredients: 1½ teaspoons dried oregano; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ cup finely diced red onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon coconut sugar, optional; Pinch red pepper flakes; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; ¼ teaspoon sea salt or to taste; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

Preparation info

Makes
3 cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Plant-Based Cookbook

By Ashley Madden

Published 2021

About

This is a multipurpose marinara sauce. It’s easy to make and freezes wonderfully. You can use this in any recipe where marinara is called for.

Ingredients

Marinara

½ cup finely diced red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1½ teaspoons

Sauce
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Preparation

In a medium-sized pot, sauté the onion with a few tablespoons of water for 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes and continue to simmer for another 2 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste and bring to a simmer. Partially cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes. Once t