Homemade Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 28 ounce cans San Marzano Tomatoes (whole tomatoes, undrained); 6-8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium sweet onion (diced (to save time you can leave this out, but it just takes a minute)); 10-12 cloves garlic (minced, or smashed and left whole); 2-3 sprigs fresh basil; 2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional) use less if preferred); 1/4 cup water (to rinse out the cans)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Servings: 6

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Ingredients

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2 28 ounce cans San Marzano Tomatoes (whole tomatoes, undrained)6-8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1/2 medium sweet onion (diced (to save time you can leave this out, but it just takes a minute))10-12 cloves garlic (minced, or smashed and left whole)2-3 sprigs fresh basil2 teaspoons kosher salt (to taste)1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes ((optional) use less if preferred)1/4 cup water (to rinse out the cans)

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Instructions

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Step 1

Heat a large high-sided skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once it’s shimmering, add the diced onion and saute for about 5-7 minutes, reduce the heat to medium-low (careful not to burn).

Step 2

While onions are sauteing, pour tomatoes into a large bowl and crush using your hands. Pour 1 cup of water into the cans, swirling around to get all of those tomato juices, set aside.

Step 3

Stir in the garlic, as soon as it’s sizzling, add the hand-crushed tomatoes (do not let the garlic brown) this is what causes bitterness. Then add reserved tomato water.

Step 4

Stir in salt, red pepper flakes, stirring to combine. Place the basil sprig on top of the sauce (including the stem), once it wilts, submerge in the sauce.

Step 5

Simmer, uncovered for at least 15 minutes, until thickened. It should be slightly reduced and somewhat thickened. For a thicker sauce, continue to cook for up to 60 minutes. Taste, adding additional salt if needed.