How to Make Marinara Sauce
A simple Marinara sauce that’s ready in 30 minutes! If you are still not a fan of this Italian sauce, give this one a try! A no-fuss and versatile condiment that goes well with pasta, pizza and a great 'go-to' sauce to have around! (VIDEO ABOVE)
Servings: 4
Calories: 57kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced finely (or into small bits)
- 3 cups crushed tomatoes, about 2 cans
- salt and pepper, to season
- dash peperoncino (chili flakes)
- 1 bay leaf, dried
- handful fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Warm up olive oil in a medium sized pan.
- Once oil is ready, add garlic.
- Cook garlic until it becomes fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, salt, ground black pepper and peperoncino.
- Mix to combine.
- Add bay leaf and basil. Mix.
- Cover pan with a lid and bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt, pepper or more pepperoncino, while simmering.
- Serve.
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Notes
- You can use sugar or milk to balance out the flavour of the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute oregano for basil.
Nutrition
Calories: 57kcal