Simmering this Marinara Sauce brings a blend of wonderful aromas to your kitchen. Basil and cayenne stand out in this sauce from Bartolino's restaurant. It's delicious with the meatballs or with pasta alone.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
cook:
30 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
2-1/2 cups
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • In a medium saucepan, cook onion and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until onion is tender. Stir in undrained tomatoes, wine (if you like), salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

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  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until mixture reaches desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Stir in basil and sugar. Cover and cook 5 minutes more. Serve over pasta. Makes 2-1/2 cups sauce (4 to 6 servings).

Nutrition Facts

292 calories; fat 5g; saturated fat 1g; carbohydrates 55g; mono fat 3g; poly fat 1g; insoluble fiber 4g; sugars 10g; protein 9g; vitamin a 388.7IU; vitamin c 19.5mg; thiamin 0.5mg; riboflavin 0.3mg; niacin equivalents 4.1mg; vitamin b6 0.3mg; folate 112.9mcg; sodium 402mg; potassium 450mg; calcium 80.8mg; iron 3.8mg.
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