Fresh Tomato Marinara

Fresh Tomato Marinara

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/fresh-tomato-marinara • Posted by Joy winter

This recipe is too easy. With just a little effort you will have homemade sauce at the ready. This basic sauce can be taken in many directions. Add a bit of sausage or ground beef for a wonderful meat sauce. Adding a handful of olives, anchovies, and capers gives you a nice Puttanesca or spice it up with some red pepper flakes for a zesty arrabiata sauce.

You will need

1 ½ pounds roma tomatoes, cored, seeded, and diced / 670g •1 cup sugar / 215g •2 tablespoons lemon juice •½ teaspoon lemon zest •1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated •1 medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped •1/2 tablespoon cumin •1/8 teaspoon cinnamon •pinch ground cloves •1 teaspoon salt

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This recipe is too easy. With just a little effort you will have homemade sauce at the ready. This basic sauce can be taken in many directions. Add a bit of sausage or ground beef for a wonderful meat sauce. Adding a handful of olives, anchovies, and capers gives you a nice Puttanesca or spice it up with some red pepper flakes for a zesty arrabiata sauce.

Instructions

1. 1. Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently.

2. 2. Reduce heat to low and cook for 60-90 minutes, stirring often.

3. 3. When mixture reaches thick jam like consistency remove it from heat and allow to cool completely.