Basic Marinara

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 
• 3  garlic cloves minced
• 5 teaspoons penzey's southwest seasoning italian freshly ground
• 84 oz no-salt-added tomatoes crushed canned
• 3 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 teaspoons salt 
• 1 tablespoon sugar 
• 2 cups vegetable broth fat-free low-sodium
• 3 cups onions yellow chopped ( 3 medium)

Equipment

• dutch oven

Directions

1. Saut onions in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender.
2. Add sugar and next 3 ingredients; saut 1 minute. Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds.
3. Add broth and tomatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 55 minutes or until sauce thickens.
4. Note: We tested with McCormick Italian Herb Seasoning Grinder (set on medium) and Dei Fratelli Crushed Tomatoes.