I really wanted to call this post ‘Killer Marinara,’ but I didn’t want to give the wrong impression about this sauce. It won’t kill you, but you will love it! I didn’t think a marinara sauce could be enough. I kept fretting over whether I should make a chicken parmesan or meatballs, but no, this marinara stands alone. Making your own sauce is so incredibly easy, if you’ve never tried it, you won’t believe it! So fresh, so delicious, so you-should-go-make-some-now!

Ingredients
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1-28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1-28 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped (optional)
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. flour
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. rosemary
pinch of red pepper flakes
1-2 T. fresh parsley, chopped fine
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 package spaghetti

Directions
1. Combine basil, rosemary, oregano and red pepper flakes in small bowl, set aside. Or use Italian Seasoning mix if available.
2. In large sauce pan heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sautee until transluscent, about minutes. Add garlic and red peppers, if using. Sautee another 2-3 minutes.
3. Add tomato paste and flour until veggies are coated.
4. Add both cans of tomatoes and stir. Add 1 tsp. of italian seasoning mix. (If there is some left over keep around in case you need to add more later). Add parsley, bay leaves, brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
5. Turn heat to low and simmer until ready to serve over spaghetti

Voila!