Grilled Steak Pizzaiola

Serves 6

6 strip loin steaks
3 cloves minced garlic
Salt and pepper to season

Allow steaks to come up to room temperature. Season with salt and pepper and run minced garlic onto both sides of the steak. Grill over high heat to your preferred level, turning only once. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before topping with marinara sauce and freshly grated or shaved parmasean.

Marinara Sauce
In a large saucepan sauté for 1 minute

3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
1 small red onion finely diced

Add:
1 large can 32 oz can crushed roma tomatoes
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp basil
1 tsp fennel seed
1 whole bay leaf
1 large carrot finely grated
½ cup finely diced celery
2 tbsp brown sugar
Salt and pepper to season

Slowly simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf before serving. Freeze any leftover marinara sauce for next time.