Classic Marinara Sauce

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Simple and perfect! Let the sauce simmer for the full hour for the richest flavor.
Yield
3 cups sauce
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • ½ cup chopped carrot
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 6 Tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons each dried basil, dried parsley, and Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon each fennel seed and rosemary,
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Black pepper and salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, and garlic and cook until just starting to brown, about five minutes.
  2. Add in tomato paste and stir, cooking for one minute. Add tomatoes, water, herbs, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally, until sauce has reduced to about three cups.
  3. Serve with pasta, polenta, or as a dip. Enjoy!