Homemade Marinara Sauce

Start by removing the Tomatoes (12 2/3 cups) from the stems and cut them in quarters.

In a food processor add the tomatoes and puree. Pour into a bowl and set aside.

In a pot over medium heat, add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (3 Tbsp), diced Onions (2), and diced Bell Peppers (2) and cook for a few minutes while stirring occasionally.

Turn heat up to high. Pour in the tomato puree and add Water (1/2 cup). Stir together.

Add in Fresh Rosemary (1 sprig), Fresh Basil Leaves (8), minced Garlic (3 cloves), Dried Oregano (1 Tbsp), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/2 tsp), Celery Seeds (2 Tbsp), Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup), Tomato Paste (2 1/2 Tbsp) and mix everything together. Season with Kosher Salt (2 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (1/2 Tbsp) and continue to stir. Cook on medium heat and bring to a boil.

Cook covered until reduced for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours while stirring every 15 minutes. Serve with on pizza, pasta, meatballs, or freeze until ready to use.