Marinara Sauce

By cheeserohan

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 cans (28 oz. each) peeled whole tomatoes, pureed in a food processor
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, leaves torn
• 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add tomatoes, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Simmer, covered, until thick, 25 minutes. Stir in herbs.

* can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months