Marinara Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

A Thinner, Lighter Tomato Sauce with Onions, Garlic and Basil

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the base
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
2
Add garlic
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3
Add tomatoes
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4
Season and simmer
Season with salt and black pepper. Let the sauce simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add basil
Towards the end of cooking, stir in the chopped fresh basil and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
6
Serve
Remove from heat and serve the marinara sauce over pasta or as a dipping sauce.