Here’s a classic, easy Marinara Sauce recipe 🍅—perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping:
🥘 Ingredients (about 4 cups):
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil (or a few fresh leaves)
- ½ tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat, fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Sauté Aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
- Sauté onion until translucent (5 minutes)
- Add garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant
2. Add Tomatoes & Seasonings
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes
- Bring to a gentle simmer
3. Simmer
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Sauce should thicken slightly and flavors meld
4. Finish & Serve
- Taste and adjust salt or sugar as needed
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired
- Serve over pasta, as a pizza base, or as a dipping sauce
💡 Tips:
- For smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender or regular blender after cooking
- Add a splash of red wine while simmering for extra depth
- Freeze leftover sauce in portions for easy future meals
If you want, I can give you a 5-minute quick marinara sauce recipe using pantry staples that’s still flavorful.
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