{Homemade} Marinara Sauce

We all have our favorite marinara ... store-bought or from scratch, but I'll offer up this recipe as a super easy (i.e. it doesn't have to simmer all day) and delicious marinara. I've converted to making my own because of this recipe.

1 (28 oz.) can of diced OR crushed tomatoes (or 2, 14.5 oz cans) don't drain
1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste
1-2 garlic cloves (or 1/2-1 tsp garlic powder)
1 TB dried parsley (4 TB fresh, minced)
1 TB brown sugar
2 TB olive oil

1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano (or Italian seasoning)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 C chicken stock

Put everything except chicken stock into a blender or food processor and blend away!
Combine sauce with chicken stock and simmer for 30 minutes.
Use with ANYTHING that requires marinara

Yield:  approx. 35 oz. of sauce