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Marinara



From the kitchen of Connie Putano



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This meatless sauce is a family recipe that comes from Abruzzo, Italy.



In a large pot:

3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 or less green pepper (chopped fine to leave in, in 3 large chunks if you want to remove it when done cooking)

1 small onion, chopped fine

2 cloves garlic, minced

Sauté 2 or 3 minutes, careful not to overcook.


Add:

1/2 tsp basil

1 Tbsp parsley

2 Tbsp Romano picorino cheese

12 oz tomato paste

Cook & stir about 1 minute.

Add:

2 cans Furmano's crushed tomatoes (28 oz each)

12 oz water (use paste can to measure)

2 tsp salt

1/4 to 1/2 tsp pepper

Stir.

Let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

Remove from heat.

Add:

1 Tbsp Romano picorino cheese

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For a sweet sauce add: 1-2 tsp sugar





Comments



This freezes great.







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