Simple Marinara Tomato Sauce Recipe

By gbvampy1

Ingredients

• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup olive oil (good quality)
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 2-3 2-3 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 1 can 1 (28-ounce) can tomatoes (crushed or diced)
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp. sea salt (or kosher salt)
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped into ribbons (chiffonade)

Details

Servings 5
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil and then sautee the onion and the garlic for just a few minutes, until soft.
Add in the tomatoes, and season well with salt and pepper and allow to simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from the pan from heat and stir in the basil just before serving.

Recipe variations: When making a homemade marinara sauce, feel free to add a few more seasonings, vegetables, or anything you'd like.

A couple options to which are common in homemade marinara sauces? A touch of sugar while simmering, a 1/2 teaspoon or so of oregano, a tiny drizzle of balsamic vinegar, a splash of white wine or a generous pinch of red pepper flakes. Another option to add lots of flavor is to add one or two bay leaves to the tomatoes while they are simmering; just be sure to remove them before serving.