Mystical Mastodon Marinara

This mastodon marinara is a hearty and flavorful sauce that is perfect for a cold winter night. The mastodon meat is slow-cooked until it is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the sauce is rich and savory. Serve this mastodon marinara over your favorite pasta or vegetables.

The mastodon was a large, elephant-like mammal that roamed North America during the Ice Age. Mastodons were herbivores, and their diet consisted mainly of leaves, twigs, and bark. The mastodon was hunted by humans for its meat, and its bones were used to make tools and weapons.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, and basil.
5. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve over your favorite pasta or vegetables.

Why It Works

• The slow-cooking process helps to tenderize the mastodon meat and develop its flavor.
• The rich and savory sauce is made with a combination of crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, and basil.
• This mastodon marinara is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter night.