15-Minute Marinara Sauce (Vodka Sauce)

By mamacasma

This quick marinara sauce recipe is perfect in lasagna, spaghetti and meatballs, and makes a delicious base for vodka sauce, too.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 can (28-ounce) crushed tomatoes, like San Marzano
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 8 fresh basil leaves, torn into pieces
• Read more: 15 Minute Marinara Sauce Recipe - Redbook

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Smash garlic cloves with flat side of a knife and add to oil with pepper flakes. Cook until garlic is lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
Add tomatoes and salt, bring to a boil. Simmer on low-heat until slightly thickened, 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in basil. Can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 week, or frozen.

Note: To make vodka sauce, just add 1/3 cup heavy cream and 3/4 cup vodka.