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Marinara Sauce
This homemade marinara sauce recipe is easy to make, naturally gluten-free and vegan, and slow-simmered with the BEST tomato, basil and garlicky flavors.
⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●wooden spoon
- ●blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for ⏱️ 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until combined. Add garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and sauté for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until combined.
garlic (pressed or finely-minced)4 clovesolive oil (or butter)2 tablespoons
2
Add remaining ingredients. Add the tomatoes, oregano, salt and black pepper, and stir to combine. Use a wooden spoon or a potato masher to gently break up the tomatoes as the sauce continues to heat. Stir in the fresh basil sprigs.
dried oregano1 teaspoon
3
Simmer. Continue cooking the sauce until it reaches a simmer. Then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and continue to simmer for 20 to ⏱️ 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Season. Remove and discard the fresh basil sprigs. Taste and season the sauce with salt and pepper, as needed. (If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can also purée it with an immersion blender until it reaches your desired consistency.)
5
Serve. Then serve the sauce warm and enjoy!
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