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Basic Marinara Sauce


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 or so, depending on what you're using it for. 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 medium onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup water

Instructions

  1. Add the olive oil and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook while stirring for about 5 minutes until the onion softens but doesn’t brown.
  2. Add the garlic and salt and stir for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add the sugar, tomatoes, and water. Stir every few minutes while the sauce comes to a simmer.
  4. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thickened. Taste as you go and add more sugar and salt to your preference.
  5. Use as you’d like. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
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