Marinara Recipe
Make Marinara Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the 28 ounces of canned whole tomatoes, including the juice, and break them up with a spoon or spatula.
Incorporate Tomato Paste
Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste until well combined with the tomatoes.
Season the Sauce
Add 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the mixture.
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finish with Fresh Basil
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stir in 1 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves just before serving.