Homemade Marinara Sauce

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• 8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, combine the oil, onion, garlic and red pepper over medium heat. Cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, basil, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a low simmer and then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Discard the bay leaf.