Copycat Olive Garden Marinara Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 84 oz Crushed Tomatoes either regular or with basil, oregano and garlic 28 oz. sized cans OR 12-15 fresh tomatoes (peeled, chopped and blended in a food processor)
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 4 Tablespoons Dried Basil
- 1 ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 -2 Tablespoon White Sugar optional – this takes out the bitterness and makes it a little sweet
- 2 TSBP Olive Oil
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese or Romano Cheese
- Minced Green Peppers optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a 5+ qt. pot over medium heat, and add the chopped or pressed garlic.
- Heat for one to two minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic, then add all the tomatoes, black pepper, basil and sugar. Stirring often, bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours stirring often.
- For the first half of the simmer time, do so with the pot uncovered, then cover.
- Add the cheese, stir in and simmer for an additional 5 minutes or so.