QUICK BASIC ITALIAN RED SAUCE

  1. Sauté vegetables and herbs in olive oil
    • 1/2 chopped onion
    • Garlic to taste
  2. When onions are clear add:
    • 1 Cup Mirepoix 
    • 1 Large Grated Zucchini (if you do not have it, leave it out, but it adds body and depth to the sauce)
    • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh Thyme (or 1 Teaspoon dried)
    • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh Basil (or 1 Teaspoon dried)
    • 2 Teaspoons fresh chopped fresh Oregano (or 1/2 Teaspoon dried)
    • OPTIONAL: 1 small Bell Pepper
    • OPTIONAL: 1 stalk of Celery
  3. Cook on high stirring often for 7-8 minutes
  4. Add liquids
    1. 2 cans diced tomatoes
    2. 1/2 cup marinara sauce (from my freezer or from a jarred marinara sauce )
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes

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