# Marinara Sauce

> A simple, classic Italian marinara sauce with garlic, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.

**Cook time:** 30 minutes to 3 hours
**Servings:** 6
**Storage:** Refrigerates 5-7 days, freezes up to 3 months

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## Ingredients

- 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped small
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 28 oz. can(s) tomato puree
- 1 28 oz. can(s) tomatoes, diced
- 1 tablespoon(s) Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar

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## Shopping List

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 1 small onion
- [ ] 3 garlic cloves

### 🥫 Canned Goods
- [ ] 1 28 oz. can tomato puree
- [ ] 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes

### 🧂 Pantry & Oils
- [ ] Olive oil (need 2 tablespoons)
- [ ] Italian seasoning (need 1 tablespoon)
- [ ] Balsamic vinegar (need 1 tablespoon)

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## Instructions

1. **Saute aromatics.** Place the oil into a large saucepot over medium heat. Saute onion until fragrant and soft, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic to pot and cook one minute more.

2. **Add tomatoes and seasonings.** Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and vinegar. Bring to a boil then immediately turn heat down to a low simmer.

3. **Simmer.** Allow to cook 30 minutes (or up to 3 hours), stirring occasionally.

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## Notes

**Source:** Christine Van Bloem, The Kitchen Studio Cooking School
www.KitchenStudioFrederick.com
www.GottaBreakSomeEggs.com

The longer you simmer this sauce, the deeper and richer the flavors become. A quick 30-minute simmer works great for weeknight meals, while a 3-hour simmer creates restaurant-quality sauce.