Calabrian Chili Marinara Sauce

Calabrian Chili Marinara Sauce

adapted from Simply Laura

Makes about 1 1/2 cups                            0 WW Blue points

Cooking spray

1 small onion, minced

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 28 ounce can plum tomatoes

1/2 cup water

1/2 tsp sugar substitute

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1-2 Calabrian chiles, finely chopped

1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, chopped

1. Coat a saucepan with cooking spray and cook the onion seasoned with salt and pepper until softened.
2. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Add the tomatoes, crushing each one by hand, along with the tomato juices, water, sugar substitute, oregano and chiles.
4. Bring to a simmer, partially cover and cook until the flavors meld about 45-60 minutes, adding more water as needed.
5. Put the sauce through a food mill (or blender) to smooth out the sauce. If you prefer a chunkier sauce leave as is.
6. Return the sauce to the pan, add the basil and cook for about another 5 minutes.