Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
A delicious and flavorful sauce that is done is under 30 minutes with the deep flavor of a long simmered sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup (128 grams) onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
- 28 ounces (794 gram) canned whole or crushed tomatoes
- Small pinch dried red pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 basil leaves roughly torn
Instructions
- To a heavy saucepan add the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they start to soften, about 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, stirring and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes (if using whole, crush with hands as you add to the pan), red pepper flakes, salt, bay leaf, and basil. Cover partially with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning add more salt if needed.
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Notes
If you like the sauce smoother, you can puree it a little. Don't over blend.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 44kcal | Sodium: 291mg