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No Fail Marinara Sauce

This is a no fail method to create a rich delicious marinara sauce. This can also be easily frozen and reheated. The key ingredient is fish sauce (here is my favorite brand), which scares many! But before you turn your nose up, just know one thing: you cannot taste “fish” in your sauce! Instead it adds a richness and an umami flavor bomb that you just cannot get any other way! So, trust us, and give it a try! We hope you enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 tbs. Olive Oil
  • 1 Large Onion, roughly diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 2 Carrots, roughly diced
  • 1 Celery Stalk, roughly diced
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tbs. Dried Oregano
  • ½ tbs. Dried Parsley
  • ½ tbs. Dried Thyme
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbs. Fish Sauce (this is our favorite brand)
  • 2 cups Beef Bone Broth
  • 1 quart or 1 large can Stewed Tomatoes
  • 1 pint or 1 can Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tbs. Tomato Paste

Stove Top Method:

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and a ¼ tsp. salt and sauté until translucent. Add in garlic, carrots, celery, remaining salt and pepper, and sauté until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer you simmer, the better the flavor. Remove the bay leaf, and using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. This can also be done in a blender or food processor in batches.

Instant Pot Method:

Select Sauté Mode. Add olive oil and once hot, add onions and ¼ tsp. salt. Sauté until translucent. Add in garlic, carrots, celery, remaining salt and pepper and sauté until vegetables start to soften. Select cancel. Add remaining ingredients and cover with the lid. Select manual for 30 minutes, making sure the lid is set to seal. Turn off and allow pressure to release naturally.  Once pressure is released, open the lid, remove the bay leaf and blend together using an immersion blender. This can also be done in a blender or food processor in batches.

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