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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Open the can of whole tomatoes and pour the contents into a medium bowl. Use your hands to crush the tomatoes into smaller pieces and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic
Peel and mince the garlic cloves. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant and slightly golden.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the crushed tomatoes to the saucepan with the sautéed garlic. Stir in the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Add Fresh Basil
Tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces and add them to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes to infuse the basil flavor.
- 6
Cool and Portion
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the marinara sauce cool slightly. Measure out 8 oz of sauce into a container for storage or serving.
