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Marinara Sauce
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Sauces
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
4
servings
Ingredients
olive oil
as needed
hot pepper flakes
to taste
3
cloves
garlic
chopped
28
ounces
tomatoes
whole or crushed
salt and pepper
to taste
fresh basil
chopped, to taste
Instructions
Add some olive oil to a saucepan over medium-high heat. (A little more than what’s necessary to just cover the bottom).
Add the red pepper flakes and garlic and gently simmer for a minute or two.
Add the tomatoes. If using whole tomatoes, crush them with your hands.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and season with salt and pepper.
Add the basil.
Simmer for 15 minutes or until your desired consistency is achieved.
Serve