Carrie's Marinara- What? I am MARRIED to an Italian!!!

Ingredients:

• 1 large can low sodium crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons low sodium tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons honey (I hear you saying "HUH?!?!" but trust me! It helps break up the acidity of the tomatoes but is a healthier option than dumping in sugar.
• 2 tablespoons each fresh basil, oregano, and thyme. All chopped.
• 1/2 yellow onion, chopped.
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

First, heat the olive oil in your pan. Once hot, sweat the onions for 3-5 minutes or until translucent.
Next, add the minced garlic and continue to cook for about a minute. Keep an eye on this and keep it moving around the pan. Burned garlic is a nasty bitter flavor!
Then add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, honey and herbs.
Turn the heat down to a simmer and let it gently bubble away for at least an hour. Add the water only to loosen up the sauce if necessary. If it is necessary, that is usually a sign that your temp is too high on the burner! Remember, you don't want this boiling for an hour, just simmering!

This recipe is east enough to double and then you can freeze some to have on hand in a pinch.