MARINARA SAUCE FROM COOKING LIGHT

Marinara Sauce from Cooking Light image

Provided by CIndytc

Categories Sauces

Time P1DT30m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cups fat free chicken broth
3 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes

Steps:

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. The longer is simmers on low the richer the taste will be.
Can cook sauce to room temperature and store in containers in freezer for future use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 896.6, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 2.2