Marinara Sauce
This classic marinara sauce is a flavorful and versatile base for pasta dishes, pizzas, and more. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a quick and easy way to add authentic Italian flavor to your meals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).
- Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or sugar to your preference.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to blend the sauce after simmering. Serve over your favorite pasta or use as a base for pizza.
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