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Slow-Simmered Sunday Marinara with Fresh Basil

From the kitchen of Rachel White

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From the kitchen of Rachel White

Slow-Simmered Sunday Marinara with Fresh Basil

Ingredients

Cook together until meat is done

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 lbs hamburger

Then add

  • 4 large cans tomato sauce
  • ¾–1 cup sugar
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh basil and oregano, chopped

Method

  1. Sauté onion and garlic in oil on medium until onion is light brown.
  2. Add hamburger and brown.
  3. Add rest of ingredients and simmer 4–6 hours.

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