I'm assuming that what you're looking for is Marinara sauce; a basic tomato sauce for pasta without meat or fish. If so, here is my family's recipe: Marinara Sauce 2 T. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1, 30 oz. c. Italian crushed tomatoes in puree - you may sub. 4 c. fresh tomatoes, skinned, seeded and pureed 1, 6 oz. can tomato paste 1 c. water 1/4 tea. salt or to taste 1/4 tea. pepper 1 T. fresh basil, finely chopped - or 1 tea. dried 1 T. fresh oregano, finely chopped - or 1 tea. dried 1 large carrot, peeled and whole
1 Dutch oven
1 lb. cooked pasta of any shape freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until it begins to soften. Lower heat, add the garlic and saute about 5 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Mix the tomato paste with the water and stir the mixture into the sauce. Reduce heat until sauce is at a low simmer and cook covered, for about 1-2 hours. Taste to adjust seasonings and remove the carrot. Serve over cooked pasta with freshly grated cheese and a fresh loaf of Italian bread.
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