Opus Magnus Marinara

Name: Opus Magnus Marinara
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 x 28 oz cans diced tomatoes; 2 x 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 30 fresh leaves of basil, chopped; 2 tsp minced garlic; 1 vidalia onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 2 ribs celery, chopped; 7 tbsp dried basil; 7 tbsp dried tarragon; 1/2 cup dry red wine (preferably Chianti); 1 tbsp kosher salt; 3 cups water, divided; 3 tbsp olive oil, divided; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley; 6 italians sausages, raw, cut in 6 each link; 1 tube anchovy paste (for the salt)

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Ingredients

3 hrs

12 servings

2 x 28 oz cans diced tomatoes
2 x 28 oz crushed tomatoes
30 fresh leaves of basil, chopped
2 tsp minced garlic
1 vidalia onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
7 tbsp dried basil
7 tbsp dried tarragon
1/2 cup dry red wine (preferably Chianti)
1 tbsp kosher salt
3 cups water, divided
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 bay leaves
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley
6 italians sausages, raw, cut in 6 each link
1 tube anchovy paste (for the salt)

Cooking Instructions

1

Saute chopped onion, carrot and celery for 10 min on medium with 1 tbsp of olive oil.
2

Once step 1 becomes loose and fragrant, add garlic. Saute on medium for 3 to 5 min. DO NOT LET GARLIC BROWN/BURN. STIR CONSTANTLY. Once browned slightly, add red wine. Cook until liquid is reduced by 1/2.
3

Add all 4 cans of tomatoes, bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer 20 minutes.
4

After 20 minutes, add all herbs & salt and continue stirring. When sauce thickens, add first half of water and 2nd portion of olive oil.
5

Continue simmering on med/low only for 1.5 hrs. Babysit this... burnt sauce might make you think you are at a chain restaurant known as the Olive Ga....
6

Remove bay leaves, use handheld puree device to puree sauce. If too thick, add second half of water.
7

Add all sausage link pieces and anchovy paste. Simmer 20 minutes. Serve over grilled cheese sandwiches with a side of deep fried bologna. Just kidding. Enjoy over pasta of your choice.