Quick Marinara Sauce

By PamCallan

Ingredients

• 1/4 medium onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 28-ounce can whole, peeled tomatoes with juices
• Sprig fresh thyme
• Sprig fresh basil
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Chop the onion and smash and peel garlic. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Use scissors to snip tomatoes into pieces in the can (or squeeze them through your hands to break them up). Add tomatoes with juices and herb sprigs to the pan and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer, covered, for 12 to 15 minutes.
2. Remove and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the remaining salt and season to taste with black pepper. Serve immediately or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.