How To Make Classic Marinara Sauce Recipe
A classic tomato-based sauce with the perfect blend of herbs and spices to serve as a base for various Italian dishes.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
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Add crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, bay leaves, salt and black pepper.
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Allow the sauce to come to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together, remove bay leaves.
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Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 91kcal
- Total Fat : 7g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 293mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 7g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 2g
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