SUN-DRIED TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE

Sun-Dried Tomato Marinara Sauce image

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories Sauces

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 1/2 ounces bella sun sun-dried tomatoes with Italian herbs, drained
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup carrot, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
56 ounces canned whole tomatoes, undrained
2/3 cup chablis or 2/3 cup other white wine
1 teaspoon dried fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Drain dried tomatoes, reserving ¼ oil.
Chop tomatoes, and set aside.
Heat reserved oil in a dutch oven, sauté onion, celery, carrot and garlic in hot oil 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in dried tomatoes, wine fennel seeds, and pepper.
Cook, uncovered over medium heat 1 hour or to desired consistency, stirring mixture occasionally.
In food processor add half of sauce mixture and pulse 4 or 5 times or until mixture is chopped but not smooth.
Repeat the same procedure with remaining half of sauce mixture.
Serve over hot pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 409.6, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 9, Protein 2.9