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Horizontal image of a white shallow bowl of cooked spaghetti topped with marinara, on a brown wood table with tomatoes on the vine, a piece of baguette, a jar of sauce, and sprigs of basil and oregano, with a piece of burlap in the background.

Simple Marinara Sauce

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  • Author: Meghan Yager
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 quart 1x

Description

There’s no need to turn to bottled products when you can make the best simple marinara sauce at home. It’s an easy recipe, ready in 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 28-oz cans whole San Marzano tomatoes (or 3.5 lbs fresh)
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh basil (or 1 1/2 tsp dried)
  • 1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano (or 3/4 tsp dried)
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Roughly chop the tomatoes, and reserve the juices.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or large frying pan with high walls over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic and salt. If you are using dried herbs, add them now as well. Stir with a wooden spoon until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add tomatoes with their juices, red pepper flakes, fresh basil, and oregano. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Bringing canned ingredients to a boil and then reducing the temperature is recommended.
  5. Stir in balsamic vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Sauces
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: marinara, marinara sauce, tomato sauce, Italian, tomato

Find it online: https://foodal.com/recipes/sauces/simple-marinara/