Marinara

This classic, quick tomato sauce can be made any time of the year with canned tomatoes. Serve with angel hair pasta.

3T olive oil
3 large shallots, finely chopped
3 med garlic cloves, minced
1, 28oz can whole tomatoes
6 large basil leaves, finely chopped
2 bay leaves
1T tomato paste
1T sugar
1.5t dried oregano
1t dried marjoram
3/4 t salt

Directions

1. In a medium skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over med heat. Add the shallots and garlic; saute until tender (or translucent), 2-3min.
2. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up w/ your hands. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Increase heat slightly and simmer the sauce until thick, about 15 min.
4. Remove bay leaves and pour the sauce over pasta (or freeze, if need be).