Webslinger's Tangy Sweet Basil Marinara Sauce

Total Time: 45 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (regular)
• 2 garlic cloves (largish cloves, finely diced)
• 1/2 cup onion (finely diced)
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (dehydrated)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 teaspoons kraft grated 100% parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce (lea & perrins!)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 heat saucepan over medium heat; once hot, add 2 tbsp olive oil.
• 2 saute diced onion until slightly translucent (about 2-3 mins).
• 3 add diced garlic and crushed chilies; saute another 2-3 minutes.
• 4 add tomato sauce and water.
• 5 reduce heat to low and bring to a simmer.
• 6 add pepper, parsley, oregano, basil and parmesan cheese; stir.
• 7 add worcestershire sauce and vinegar.
• 8 add sugar and salt (to taste); stir well.
• 9 let simmer 45 mins, stirring occasionally.