Food Storage Recipe - Quick Italian Tomato Sauce

 NEED:

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1/2 medium white onion, diced

2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced

4 medium garlic cloves, crushed

1 tablespoon sugar

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped

1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pot over medium-high heat.

 

Add carrots, onions, salt, and pepper, and sauté until onions are translucent and carrots are softened.

 

Add garlic and cook until garlic is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

 

Turn heat up to high and pour crushed tomatoes into the pan.

 

 Stir in basil.

 

 Bring to a simmer, stirring often. 

 

Stir in sugar and reduce heat to simmer, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until thickened.

 

Stir in parsley and continue to simmer for 5 minutes.

 

 Remove from heat and serve. Serve with pasta.