Miller's Marinara

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 medium carrots, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until sauce has thickened.
4. Serve over your favorite pasta.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 150
• Fat: 5g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 300mg
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Fiber: 5g
• Sugar: 10g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful
• Perfectly balanced acidity and sweetness
• Versatile enough to serve with a variety of pasta dishes

User Comments:

• "This is the best marinara I've ever had!"
• "I love the way the flavors come together."
• "It's so easy to make, but it tastes like it came from a five-star restaurant."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor.
• If you don't have time to simmer the sauce for an hour, you can reduce the cooking time to 30 minutes. However, the sauce will not be as flavorful.
• You can also add other ingredients to the sauce, such as mushrooms, olives, or meat.