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Homemade Marinara

Easy homemade marinara is easy and only requires pantry staple items.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Chopped onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 1 28 oz Can whole peeled tomatoes
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the onions for about 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil, and cook for one minute.
  • Add the can of tomatos, wash the can out with 1/4 cup water.
  • I use a potato masher to mash the tomatoes.
  • Add the sugar and simmer a minumim of 30 minutes, I prefur 45 minutes.
  • Use an emertion blender, food proccer or blender for puree the sauce.
  • If not using right away let come to room temperature before storing in the fridge.
Keyword marinara, red sauce
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