Italian Marinara - The Best!

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon basil
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1/4 tablespoon anise seed
• 1/8 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat olive oil in large saucepan.
• 2 add onions - let cook one minute.
• 3 stir in garlic. cook until onion is translucent.
• 4 add all tomato products, water, and spices (mushrooms, if desired).
• 5 bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently.
• 6 lower heat and let simmer about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.