Marinara Sauce Recipe
Make Marinara Sauce 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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Base Ingredients
Herbs & Seasoning
Method
Preparation
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, including the juice. Use a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
- 3
Season the Sauce
Stir in the salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
Cooking
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- 5
Finish with Fresh Basil
After simmering, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the chopped fresh basil. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.
