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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion (1/2 cup chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil (or parsley, finely minced, plus more to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 cup chopped onion stirring often until soft and golden (about 5 min). Add minced garlic and stir 1 min, or until fragrant.
  2. Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a light boil then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.
  3. Finally, stir in 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil then turn off the heat.
  • Author: Dorothy Miler