American Marinara Sauce I

Ingredients

• ½ stick unsalted sweet cream butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable
• 2 medium cloves garlic, crushed and chopped fine
• ⅓ cup red onion
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 can unsalted whole peeled tomatoes, reserve juice
• 1 can tomato paste
• 1 ½ tsp granulated sugar
• ½ tsp ground black pepper

Steps

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat until hot (approximately 5 minutes).
2. Add the butter and oil.
3. Heat until clear and the bubbling stops.
4. Add the onion.
5. Gently sauté for 1 minute.
6. Reduce the heat to medium-low.
7. Add the garlic.
8. Gently sauté for 1 minute.
9. Add the tomato juice.
10. Add the tomatoes, one at a time, crushing completely using your hands (watch for spurts).
11. Add the oregano and red pepper flakes.
12. Stir to combine.
13. Cover and reduce the heat to low.
14. Simmer for 10–15 minutes.
15. Add 1 tsp salt and sugar, black pepper, and tomato paste.
16. Stir until the paste is incorporated.
17. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
18. Taste and season accordingly.
19. You do not want the sauce to be salty, just not unsalty.
20. You do not want the sauce to be sweet, just not sour.
21. Season by adding the remaining salt and sugar a little at a time, stirring completely between tastes.
22. Serve over al dente spaghetti with a side of Italian sausage or meatballs and a deep sweet red wine; serves 4, make this for two and enjoy again tomorrow night!