Marinara Sauce

1. 1
   saute · ~5 min

   Sauté the onion and garlic.

   1.Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.

   2.Add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent (3-4 min).

   3.Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30-45 sec).

   TIPDon't brown the garlic — it turns bitter. Keep the heat at medium.
2. 2
   saute

   Bloom the oregano.

   1.Add dried oregano to the onion-garlic mixture.

   2.Stir for 15-20 seconds until fragrant.
3. 3
   simmer · ~15 min

   Add tomatoes and simmer.

   1.Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well.

   2.Add salt, black pepper, and sugar.

   3.Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.

   4.Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   TIPCrushed tomatoes splatter — keep the heat low and stir often.
4. 4
   mix · ~1 min

   Finish with fresh basil.

   1.Remove sauce from heat.

   2.Stir in torn fresh basil leaves.

   TIPStir basil in off-heat to preserve its bright, fresh flavor.
5. 5
   serve

   Serve or store.

   Toss with hot pasta, spread on pizza dough, or serve as a dipping sauce. Cool completely before refrigerating.

   TIPMarinara keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days and freezes beautifully for 3 months.

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