Kellymac's Marinara Sauce

Total Time: 2 hrs 12 mins Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 anchovy fillets or 1 tablespoon anchovy paste
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3/4 cup red wine (i prefer good chianti or merlot, nothing too fruity)
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat.
• 2 add brown sugar and red pepper flakes and mix until sugar melts.
• 3 saute onions, garlic, and anchovy until onions are clear and anchovy breaks up.
• 4 add the remaining ingredients in the order listed and stir well.
• 5 allow to simmer for two hours.
• 6 this sauce also makes a great base for meatballs, or bolognese sauce. allow to simmer for an extra hour at least if adding meat.