Marinara Sauce

This basic marinara comes together quickly and can simmer for a few minutes. For a more developed flavor, simmer all day.

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Marinara Sauce

To a large pot, heated to medium, add:

1 tbsp oil

1/2 cup onions, finely diced

2 tsp garlic, minced

Sauté until translucent, then add:

2 (15 oz) cans crushed tomatoes

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp oregano, crushed

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1/8 tsp crushed red pepper

Simmer on low for 15 minutes. . . or a few hours.

If making with meatballs . . .

• Add meatballs, continue to simmer for 15 minutes.

Serve hot over pasta.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: 4

• The perfect pair with classic beef meatballs

• Delicious over pasta

Red Pizza Sauce

Quickly stir together these pantry ingredients to create a flavorful pizza sauce that has long been a Saunders family favorite.

Use as pizza sauce, or as a dipping sauce for Stromboli or bread sticks.

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Red Pizza Sauce

To a small bowl add:

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt or seasoned salt

Stir together and set aside to marinate* while preparing other pizza toppings.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: makes ~1 cup, the sauce needed for:

  • Two - 15” round pizzas

  • Or Two 10”x15” sheet pan pizzas

• *When possible, Brenda stirs this together up to 24 hours in advance to allow the flavor to develop.