Basic Marinara
by laticia jefferson
serves: 12
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Bruce Weinstein, Cooking Light, OCTOBER 2007
Rely on a large Dutch oven or stockpot because this recipe makes enough sauce for several meals. Cook at a low simmer--just a few bubbles every few seconds will yield the deepest taste. For freezing tips, see below.
Nutritional Information
Calories:50 (32% from fat)
Fat:1.8g (sat 0.2g,mono 1.3g,poly 0.2g)
Protein:1.3g
Carbohydrate:8g
Fiber:2.1g
Cholesterol:0.0mg
Iron:0.5mg
Sodium:270mg
Calcium:28mg
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Ingredients: |
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3 tbsp |
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olive oil |
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3 cups |
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chopped yellow onion (about 3 medium) |
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1 tbsp |
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sugar |
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3 tbsp |
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minced garlic (about 6 cloves) |
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2 tsp |
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salt |
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2 tsp |
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dried basil |
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1.50 tsp |
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dried oregano |
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1 tsp |
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dried thyme |
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1 tsp |
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freshly ground black pepper |
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1/2 tsp |
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fennel seeds, crushed |
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2 tbsp |
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balsamic vinegar |
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2 cups |
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fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
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3 28 oz |
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cans no-salt-added crushed tomatoes |
Directions: |
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(serving size: 1/2 cup)
Preparation
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sugar and next 7 ingredients (through fennel seeds); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat for 55 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.
To store in the freezer: Ladle room-temperature or chilled sauce into plastic containers or zip-top plastic bags. Seal and freeze for up to four months. Consider freezing the sauce in one-cup increments (two servings' worth). That way, you can pull out exactly as much as you want for future meals.
To thaw sauce: Try one of three methods.
1. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
2. Place frozen blocks in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a low simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Place frozen blocks in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at HIGH one minute at a time, stirring after each increment until thawed.
To boost taste: Long stints in the freezer can dull the taste of tomatoes. To perk up thawed sauce, add one-half teaspoon finely grated lemon rind or one teaspoon balsamic vinegar while reheating.
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