Marinara Calabrese Recipe
Make Marinara Calabrese Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Sauté the Garlic
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- 2
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, making sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 3
Season the Sauce
Add the chopped basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the sauce. Stir well to combine.
- 4
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened to your desired consistency.
- 5
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or sugar if desired.
- 6
Serve
Serve the Marinara Calabrese with your favorite pasta or as a dipping sauce.
