Classic Marinara Sauce
A traditional Italian marinara sauce made with fresh ingredients including olive oil, onions, garlic, and whole peeled tomatoes, slow-simmered to perfection with fresh basil.
6 servings
1 hr 15 min
Ingredients
- •¼ cup olive oil
- •1 small onion
- •4 cloves garlic
- •2 sprigs basil
- •2 cans whole peeled tomatoes
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Heat oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 5 minutes; stir in basil. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go; season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
75 min
- 2.
Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.
