Marinara sauce

Use this homemade marinara for spaghetti, lasagna, pita pizza, chicken Parmesan and meatball subs. The red wine can be omitted, if desired.

Ingredients (Serves 10)

1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup red wine
5 cups no-salt-added crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dry oregano
1 tablespoon dry basil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the pan becomes hot, add the onion. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes. Add garlic; stir for 1 minute. Add wine and let mixture reduce by half. Add remaining ingredients. Stir and let simmer on very low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.