Classic Marinara Sauce
30min to prepare serves 8
Ingredients
- 1 can (28 oz.) whole, peeled tomatoes
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 7 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 sprig fresh basil
Preparation
- Pour tomatoes into a bowl, and crush them with your hands to release the juices.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion until softened and translucent, 8-10 minutes. During the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes to saucepan, then stir in red pepper flakes, oregano and salt.
- Lay sprig of basil on top of tomatoes, and let it wilt as sauce cooks. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Discard basil sprig, and serve over cooked pasta.
Recipe adapted from New York Times Cooking
