Basic Marinara Sauce
Basic Marinara Sauce – don’t let your kitchen be without some in the freezer! So easy to make a big batch, and it has so many uses!
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cups homemade tomato sauce or 1 (35 -ounce) can Italian tomatoes with their juice, blended until smooth
- 4 large fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dry
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes optional
- Dry red wine optional (when I add wine, I use about ½ cup)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan; add the onion and garlic, saute until soft.
- Add the homemade tomato sauce, or blended tomatoes and remaining ingredients.
- Simmer, uncovered on low heat, until thickened, 30 - 45 minutes.
Notes
If you like a chunkier sauce, use whole tomatoes. After adding them to the pot, use a potato masher or the tip of your spoon to gently mash them until they break apart.
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