For today's Kitchen Tip, I wanted to share my favorite Spaghetti Sauce recipe. It comes from Everyday Italian by Giada De Laurentiis (which is full of delicious recipes)
Giada's Marinara Sauce
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves
Before we get to the method, I wanted to mention that I usually use the Muir Glen organic tomatoes for this recipe.
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On to the method....
Heat oil in a large pot, over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Saute until translucent (approx. 10 minutes).
Add celery, carrots, and 1/ 2 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft (approx. 10 minutes).
Add tomatoes and bay leaves. Simmer uncovered, on low heat, for about one hour, or until sauce thickens.
Remove from heat and discard bay leaves. Add extra salt and pepper to taste.
Can be made 1 day ahead. Also freezes well. For freezing, allow to cool completely and pour 2-cup portions into freezer bags. Store for up to 3 months.
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