Classic Marinara Sauce
Servings 4 cups
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup onion (finely diced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional for a hint of spice)
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2-3 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil over medium/low heat in a large skillet.
- Add the minced garlic, diced onion, and chili flakes (if using them) to the olive oil. Cook until the oil sizzles and the onions soften but do not let the garlic turn brown. This should only take about 5-7 minutes.
- Add in the crushed tomatoes, water, salt, oregano, and basil leaves. Stir together and allow to simmer over medium low heat for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool and store in an airtight container and either refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze.
Notes
Tip: If using this as a pasta sauce, boil your pasta for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Then add the pasta to the marinara and allow to finish cooking for the final 2 minutes in the sauce.