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Homemade Italian Marinara Sauce from Scratch

Marinara sauce is a traditional Italian sauce, made with ripe tomatoes and herbs, perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dip for breadsticks.

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Ingredients

number of servings
2
  • 2 tbls olive oil Added to
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes Added to
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil Added to
  • 1 teaspoon oregano Added to
  • 12 teaspoon salt Added to
  • 14 teaspoon ground black pepper Added to
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste Added to
  • 12 teaspoon sugar Added to
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Added to
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Directions

15 min.
1. Step

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

2. Step

Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Step

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.

4. Step

Add the tomato paste and sugar to enhance the flavors. Stir well to combine.

5. Step

5 Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Step

Taste the sauce and seasoning if needed, adding more salt, sugar, or herbs according to preference.

7. Step

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving.

8. Step

Serve the marinara sauce over cooked pasta or use it as a base for pizza. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.

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