Marinara Sauce

By Yogadiva

Ditch the store-bought stuff and try this delicious marinara sauce atop any pasta or in our Rustic Vegetable Soup recipe from Everyday Food associate food editor Lesley Stockton.

Ingredients

• 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• Cooked pasta, for serving (optional)
• Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Details

Servings 5
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Place the tomatoes in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a medium saucepan along with olive oil, garlic, and oregano; season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook at a rapid simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 20 minutes. Serve with cooked pasta, garnished with cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

From The Martha Stewart Show,

January 2011