My Marinara Sauce

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 3 tablespoons wine (optional)
• 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon paprika, smoked

1. Puree tomatoes, with their juice and tomato sauce in a blender or processor.
2. Heat oil and saute garlic a few minutes. Do not brown.
3. Add all other ingredients and mix well.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. (I usually let it simmer an hour if I have the time.).

tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, tomato sauce, oregano, salt, pepper, parsley, wine, red chili powder, red pepper, paprika

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/my-marinara-sauce-153093 (may not work)