Perfect Marinara Sauce
10 minutes
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
The name says it all, doesn’t it? This classic, staple marinara recipe stars just six ingredients, making it pretty much foolproof and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and left whole
2 tablespoons Red Gold Canned Tomato Paste 6 oz
1 can Red Gold Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes 28 oz, crushed by hand
- OR
2 cans Red Gold Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes 14.5 oz, crushed by hand
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 5 fresh whole basil leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step one
Heat oil in skillet, add garlic and cook over medium heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
Step two
Add the whole peeled tomatoes, sugar and basil. Stir to combine and then add salt and black pepper and bring to a boil. Simmer the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally until thickened and reduced, about 30 minutes. Season again with salt and pepper. Discard basil and garlic.
Step three
Serve over your favorite pasta. Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves.
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