Homemade Marinara

Roasted eggplant, added to chunky Homemade Marinara, tossed in spaghetti, sprinkled with parmesan known as the Sicilian dish Pasta alla Norma

Marinara sauce

Marinara sauce is a tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions. It can include the addition of capers, olives, spices, and a dash of wine as possible ingredients in its many variations. This sauce is widely used in Italian-American cuisine, which has diverged from its Old World origins.

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Yield: 4 generous servings

Fresh Tomato Homemade Marinara

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Roasted eggplant cubes, added to a chunky tomato sauce, tossed in spaghetti then sprinkled with a generous helping of parmesan known as the Sicilian dish Pasta alla Norma.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 50 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• 1kg Tomatoes (ripe)
• 2 Onions (diced)
• 5-6 Cloves Garlic (grated)
• 2 Teaspoons Dried Oregano
• 1/3 Cup Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper to taste
• 2 Bay Leaves

Instructions

1. Remove the skins from the tomatoes and chop them.
2. Heat oil in a large pan.
3. Cook the onion till soft.
4. Add in garlic, spices & seasonings.
5. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add in the tomatoes and cook for 40-45 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down.
7. Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves and allow to cool.
8. Spoon into a jar and store in the fridge.
9. Lasts for up to a week.
10. Enjoy!!

Notes

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Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 232Total Fat 18gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 0mgSodium 89mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 4gSugar 9gProtein 3g

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