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Simmer, stirring occasionally and breaking up any large pieces of tomato with a wooden spoon, until the sauce is thickened and the flavors meld, about 1 1/2 hours.

Jennifer Zdon / The Times-Picayune1/4 cup olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 green onions, chopped 3 or 4 large cloves garlic, chopped 1/4 to 1/2 green pepper, chopped 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste ...

Italian cookbook author Marcella Hazan, who immigrated to New York in the 1950s, is credited with introducing a broad swath of English-speaking audiences to traditional Italian cuisine.

6) To make the sauce, to your blender add the diced tomatoes, prepared salsa, Italian seasoning blend, salt and pepper. Blend the sauce together until it is smooth.

This recipe isn't quite as famous as Marcella's other tomato sauce recipe, but it's just as simple and incredibly versatile. The base of it is made with two pounds of super fresh, super-ripe tomatoes.

2. Add the tomato sauce, white beans, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and cover the pan. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through.

Few recipes are as contentious as marinara sauce — the ingredients and techniques often vary wildly. Some people add sugar, while others prefer tomato paste.