Quick & Easy Marinara Sauce

Looking for a delicious, easy, homemade sauce that tastes great without adding cheese?

Here ya go!

Quick & Easy Marinara Sauce

Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce

In a 2 Quart Saucepan, Saute
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, Chopped
2 teaspoons Garlic (minced, or puree from a jar)
Add
2 Cans (15 oz each) Chopped Tomatoes with their liquid
Puree with an immersion blender to your desired texture
Then add
1 (8 oz) can Tomato Sauce
1 teaspoon Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Basil
1 Tablespoon Capers
1 (4 oz) can Mushrooms, Drained
Salt & Pepper to taste (I use a scant teaspoon Salt and a generous pinch of Pepper)

Simmer for 10-15 minutes to blend flavors.

Serve over Pasta

Large Batch Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce
(This is great for serving a larger group, or for preparing extra for the freezer)
In an 6-8 Quart Saucepan (sometimes called a Dutch Oven), Saute 
1/3 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Large Onions, Chopped
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
2-3 Tablespoons Garlic (minced, or puree from a jar)
Add
1 #10 Can (or 7 15 oz Cans) Chopped Tomatoes with their liquid
Puree with an immersion blender to your desired texture
Then add
1 (15 oz) can Tomato Sauce
1 Tablespoon Oregano
2 teaspoons Basil
1/4 Cup Capers
3 (4 oz) cans Mushrooms, Drained
Salt & Pepper to taste (about 1 Tablespoon Salt, and 1/2 teaspoon Pepper is my preference)

Simmer for 20-30 minutes to blend flavors.

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