Friday, March 26, 2010

Spaghetti Marinara Sauce

1-2 Tbs. oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1/3 cup tomato paste
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. ground rosemary
1/4 tsp. onion salt
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper

Directions: Fill a large pot half full of water, add 1 tsp salt and bing to a boil. Add 1/4 lb of pasta to the water and boil for 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is al dente'. Meanwhile, heat a large fry pan to medium-high and add 2-3 tsp. of the oil to the bottom of the pan (enough to coat). Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Let saute' until the onion starts to turn white. Next, add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar and spices; stir until well blended. Cover and simmer the marinara sauce for at least 10 minutes (to let the flavors absorb) or until ready to serve. When the pasta is al dente', drain and toss with a splash of oil. Serve the pasta with the marinara sauce and garnish with parmesan or mozzarella cheese.

*If you would like to add meat to this dish you brown some ground beef or make meatballs.*

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