Essential Marinara Sauce

Instructions

• 1

  Insert the wire rack into position 4. Place the roasting pan on the rack and pour in the oil. Set the oven to Roast, Convection, 400°F, for 40 minutes and press Start to preheat.

• 2

  Once preheated, add the onion and 1 teaspoon salt to the pan, stir gently to combine with the hot oil. Return to the oven and roast for 40 minutes. When there is 30 minutes remaining on the timer stir in the garlic, herbs and pepper flakes and continue cooking. When there is 25 remaining on the timer, carefully pour in the tomatoes and add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and sugar and stir to combine. When there is 15 minutes remaining on the timer, stir the sauce, and continue cooking.

• 3

  The sauce should be thick. If not, roast a little longer.

• 4

  Once completely cool, the marinara sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months. If storing in the freezer, divide the sauce into 2 to 3 batches and label with the date and quantity, for easy thawing.