Marinara Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cans of Crushed Tomatoes either regular or with oregano, basil and garlic 28 oz. sized cans OR 12 to 15 fresh tomatoes (peeled, chopped and blended in a food processor)
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1½ tsp of black pepper
• 4 tbsp of dried basil
• ⅓ cup of grated Parmesan or Romano Cheese
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• optional 1 to 2 tbsp of sugar (this takes out the bitterness and makes it a little sweet)
• optional green peppers, minced

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a 5+ quart pot over medium heat and add the chopped garlic. 
2. Heat for one to two minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic, then add all the tomatoes, basil, black pepper and sugar. Stirring often, bring to a low boil. 
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 to 3 hours stirring often.
4. For the first half of the simmer time, do so with the pot uncovered, then cover. 
5. Add the cheese, stir in and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or so.

This article and recipe adapted from this site!