Vegetarian Marinara Sauce
Sauce & Stock
Ingredients
1 large yellow onion peeled and roughly diced
8 cloves garlic peeled
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 lbs. Roma tomatoes
1/2 bottle (about 1 1/3 cups) good red wine (inexpensive but drinkable)
4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Directions
Sauté onion and garlic in oil for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add whole tomatoes and sauté 5 minutes. Add wine and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a slow simmer for 2 hours. Allow to cool slightly, then purée with parsley and oregano in a blender. (Be careful when blending hot foods.) Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Approximate values per serving: 323 calories, 28 g fat, 0 cholesterol, 2 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, 18 mg sodium, 83 percent calories from fat.