This simple tomato sauce is so versatile! Use it on pasta, with eggplant parmesan or any other recipe that calls for red sauce.

How To Make Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small sweet yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil or 1 tsp. dried, a viable alternative is 1 tsp. dried chopped basil
- 1 32 oz. can of tomato puree , you may also use fresh tomatoes
- 1 32 oz. can of crushed plum tomatoes , you may also use fresh tomatoes
Instructions
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Sauté the onions and garlic in an oiled pan for 5 minutes.
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Afterward, add the basil, puree, tomatoes, and sugar.
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Next, season the mixture with salt and pepper.Â
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Lastly, simmer the sauce for 1 1/2 hours uncovered. Afterward, serve it with your favorite pasta. Enjoy!
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