"Great recipe. Easy to make. I do believe using the dried beans makes a difference. Keep in mind it calls for 1 lb of chick peas. When you put 1 lb of dried beans in the crockpot (per his directions) it turns into more than 2lbs cooked. "

"This was not the best marinara I have ever had, but it is pretty good. It is still way better than jarred sauce. It is very simple and doesn't take too long to make. Some people mention adding sugar, but I think the carrots add plenty of sweetness. I did read one review that said she pureed the sauce on the show. I ended up pureeing only half of it. After doing half, it was pretty orange. So, I mixed the rest in as is so it wouldn’t be as orange. I would definitely make this again. "