This sauce is delicious with veal parmesan or cheese ravioli. It also makes for a good base for any rich ragu sauce, pasta sauce or vodka sauce. It is a sauce that can be used in a multitude of ways!

I prefer using quality tomatoes when possible. Some of my favorite brands include Hunt’s boxed tomato sauces and those available at Italian markets. However, you can still achieve a great tomato sauce with more affordable options.

As for the bone marrow, it is optional, but it does add a rich color a rich tomato sauce and the flavor is that of an authentic Italian ragu sauce. Ciao!

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Tomato Sauce Wonder with Bone Marrow | Rich Pasta Sauce Recipe

Adapted from a Haylie Duff Recipe on Real Girl's Kitchen, Gusto TV.

INGREDIENTS:

4 - 5 pieces 2-inch bone marrow (Your butcher will help you.)

4 tbsp. olive oil

2 large onions of your choice, finely diced

4 large cloves garlic, smashed and diced

1 tbsp. dried oregano

5 -6 large (680 to 796 ml) cans of tomato sauce, puree or Italian tomatoes in tomato puree

¼ c. tomato ketchup

1 tbsp. coarse salt

2 tsp. ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

Set oven to 400°

Place bone marrow pieces on parchment paper in a rimmed baking sheet, cook for 35 minutes or till dark golden. 

Meanwhile, in a large stock pot on medium-high heat, add olive oil, onion and garlic. Sauté for 5-8 minutes. Add the oregano and let cook another 2 minutes. Add tomato puree and ketchup. Season with salt and pepper, (to taste). Simmer on low-medium heat till the bone marrow is done roasting, add the bone marrow pieces into the sauce. Let is simmer on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour, add a reminder to stir occasionally to avoid sticking.

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if needed..

Taste, yum a few times and serve.

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