Marinara Sauce
Ingredientes
- 6 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- 225 grams (8 ounces) Spanish onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
- 4 teaspoons fresh basil leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 85 grams (3 ounces) red bell pepper, diced
- 1.3 kilograms (1 pound and 14 ounces) skinless plum tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt to taste
Instrucciones
1. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers.
2. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté them for about 2 minutes until the onions are translucent.
3. Add the thyme, basil and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes more.
4. Add the tomatoes and sugar. Bring to a boil and then lower to a light simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
5. Season with salt to taste.
6. Serve hot by ladling over pasta, seafood or rice.
