Marinara Recipe
Tomato sauce, fresh garlic, oregano and fresh basil.
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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Add the canned whole tomatoes (with their juice) to the pan. Use a spoon or potato masher to break them up into smaller pieces.
- 3
Season the Sauce
Stir in the chopped basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add the sugar.
- 4
Simmer
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- 5
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar as desired.
- 6
Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot over pasta, or use it as a base for other dishes.
