Marinara Sauce

INGREDIENTS

1 can

Crushed Tomatoes (For a chunkier sauce, use Diced Tomatoes- or fresh if in season!)

2 tbsp

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (can substitute with Coconut or Avocado Oil)

Medium Onion, diced

Garlic Cloves, minced

1 tsp

Salt, coarse

1/2 tsp

Ground Pepper

1 tbsp

Fresh Parsley, chopped (or ½ tsp. dried Parsley)

1 tbsp

Fresh Oregano, chopped (or ½ tsp. dried Oregano)

1 tbsp

Fresh Basil, chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried Basil)

Bay Leaf (optional if you want a milder taste)

1 tbsp

sugar (*exclude for Whole30 compliance)

*optional: Parmesan Cheese to grate on each person's plate

* To make this sauce into a meat marinara sauce, you'll also need the following:

1 oz

can Crushed Tomatoes (set aside for the end)

1/2

medium Onion, chopped

1/2 lb

lean Grass-fed Beef

1/2 lb

lean Turkey Sausage (I like Tennesee Pride uncooked patties)

2 cloves

Garlic, minced

2 tsp

Italian Seasoning

2 tsp

dried Basil

1/2 tsp

Salt

1/2 tsp

Pepper

*optional: ⅛ cup dry red wine