Rich Red Italian Marinara Sauce

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the olive oil until shiny. Ddd the garlic and cook over medium-low until golden.  Be careful not to burn. If the garlic is cooking too fast, remove from heat and let the oil cool down.

Step 2

Add the basil, parsley, S&P to taste.

Step 3

Add the tomatoes and ground tomatoes. Turn the heat up to high and break the tomatoes up as you stir by gently pressing them with the back of your spoon on the side of the pan. Let the sauce come up to a boil.Substitution Tip: If you don't have ground tomatoes, use 3, 26 oz tins of San Marzano whole tomatoes.

Step 4

Reduce to simmer for about 30 minutes while the tomatoes break down and the sauce starts to thicken. I place the lid on halfway during the simmer.

Step 5

Add a sprinkle of hot pepper flakes, taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.Remove from heat and set aside.