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Main Dishes

Marinara Sauce

By Holly Dempsey
Marinara Sauce

This savory marinara sauce is my daughters recipe. It's easy and amazing!

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

60 minutes

Servings

6-8

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 finely diced small onion
  • 1 finely diced zucchini
  • 1 finely diced green pepper
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 cans tomato puree
  • 2 cans petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 pound cooked ground beef or italian sausage (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Saute garlic, onion, zucchini and bell pepper in olive oil for approx 10-15 minutes.

  2. 2.

    Add remaining ingredients and simmer for about an hour.

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