Marinara Recipe
Garlic, olive oil, basil, plum tomato sauce
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Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the crushed plum tomatoes, stirring well to combine with the garlic and oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- 3
Season the Sauce
Add the salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Stir to incorporate all the flavors.
- 4
Incorporate the Basil
Once the sauce has simmered for about 10 minutes, stir in the chopped fresh basil. Allow to cook for an additional 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- 5
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- 6
Serve
Remove from heat and serve hot over your favorite pasta, or use as a base for other dishes.





