Classic Marinara Sauce

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The perfect pasta topper, this sauce will quickly become a family favorite.

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:25 min
Makes:6 servings (1/2 cup each)
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Ingredients

1tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4cup finely chopped carrot
2cloves garlic, finely chopped
1can (28 oz) Muir GlenĀ® organic crushed tomatoes with basil, undrained
1tablespoon chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/2teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4teaspoon pepper

Preparation Directions

1.In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic; cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients.
2.Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
3.Serve over cooked pasta as desired.
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Do-Ahead
This sauce is great to have on hand for quick meals. Ladle the cooked sauce into freezer containers and keep in your freezer up to a month. Just thaw in the refrigerator or microwave, then use in your favorite recipe.

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