Spicy Marinara Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 (28 ounce) cans tomato puree (redpack is best)
• 2 (14 ounce) cans tomato paste (i use contadina)
• 84 ounces water (one can of water for each can of tomato product used)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon rosemary
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon spiracha hot chili sauce
• 2 pinches baking soda

Recipe

• 1 spray dutch oven with pam.
• 2 saute vegetables until softened, adding water if necessary.
• 3 add the tomato puree, the tomato paste and the water. stir until the paste is incorporated.
• 4 add the spices and the baking soda.
• 5 simmer over low heat 1 - 2 hours. sauce is best when served the next day.