Marinara Sauce Semi-From Scratch

Quick Marinara Sauce

Combine in saucepan on medium heat:

2 small cans tomato paste
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 T Garlic powder
1 T italian seasoning
1/2 T parsley
pinch of sugar
pinch of allspice
1/2 t of worchestershire sauce
1/2 t red wine vinegar (optional)

Stir until well blended and cover, simmer on medium low for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If it starts to burn, turn down heat.

Not-As-Quick Marinara

1 large red or 2 small yellow onions
5 garlic cloves, chopped
2 small cans tomato paste
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 8 oz cans tomato sauce
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 t Garlic powder
1 T italian seasoning
1/2 T parsley
pinch of sugar
pinch of allspice
1/2 t of worchestershire sauce
1/2 t red wine vinegar (optional)
 1 lb ground turkey, chicken, or beef (optional)

1. Chop onion and garlic and set aside. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato sauce to pot, then add all seasonings. Stir well, cover, and simmer over low or medium-low heat.
2. While sauce simmers, begin browning meat in skillet. When meat is just brown, add onion and garlic and cook until onions are translucent and flavors are well blended. If you aren't using meat, begin cooking onions and garlic in skillet in a Tablespoon or so of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and italian seasonings, if desired.
3. After sauce has simmered for at least thirty minutes, add meat or onions and garlic, and let simmer for at least another thirty minutes. Serve with crusty bread over whole-wheat pasta. Delicious!