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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Marinara Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
- 2
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, but not browned.
- 3
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, including the juice. Crush the tomatoes with a spoon or keep them whole, depending on your texture preference.
- 4
Season the Sauce
Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well.
- 5
Simmer
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Finish with Fresh Basil
Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, stir in the fresh chopped basil. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 7
Serve
Remove from heat and serve over pasta, pizza, or as desired.
