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Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe

Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes in puree
10 medium garlic cloves
1 large spanish onion, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 cup fresh basil, coarsely chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped ( again a large handful)
2 bay leaves
1 pinch baking soda , if needed (or if you must sugar)

Directions:

In large pan over medium heat saute chopped garlic and onion in olive oil until translucent.
Add cans of tomato.
Sprinkle on black pepper.
Add bay leaves.
Let sauce simmer for about 30 minutes to reduce and intensify flavors stirring occassionally.
Add basil and parsley and stir well.
Allow sauce to simmer at least another two hours (can simmer all day if desired)stirring occassionally.
After two hours taste sauce, if acidic or if you want more sweetness add 1/2 tsp baking powder (or sugar) to cut acidity. Only do this if necessary.
Pull out both bay leaves before serving/storing.
Sauce can be served over pasta now or stored in freezer or refridgerator. If adding in meat add at the begining when adding tomatos.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	78.86 Kcal (330 kJ)
Calories from fat	67.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.54g	12%
Sodium	16.67mg	1%
Potassium	114.29mg	2%
Total Carbs	2.85g	1%
Sugars	0.65g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	2%
Protein	0.77g	2%
Vitamin C	12.9mg	21%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	25.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	242.73 Kcal (1016 kJ)
Calories from fat	208.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.22g	12%
Sodium	51.31mg	1%
Potassium	351.8mg	2%
Total Carbs	8.79g	1%
Sugars	1.99g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.9g	2%
Protein	2.37g	2%
Vitamin C	39.6mg	21%
Iron	2mg	4%
Calcium	78.6mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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