marinara sauce recipe

Sure, here’s a simple recipe for marinara sauce:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• Fresh basil leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the saucepan. Sauté until the onion is translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well to combine.
4. Add dried oregano, dried basil, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. If the sauce is too acidic, you can add a tablespoon of sugar to balance the flavors.
7. Once the sauce is done, remove it from the heat. If you prefer a smoother consistency, you can use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth.
8. Serve the marinara sauce hot over your favorite pasta, use it as a pizza sauce, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks. Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves if desired.

Enjoy your homemade marinara sauce!