Quick and Easy Tomato Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic (cloves, finely minced)
• 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.25 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.

3. 3

   Pour the crushed tomatoes into the pan and stir well to combine with the oil and garlic.

4. 4

   Stir in the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes to let the flavors meld and the sauce thicken slightly.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped basil just before serving.

Notes

For a sweeter sauce, you can add a pinch of sugar. If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the sauce with an immersion blender before adding the basil.

Nutrition per serving

• sauce
• marinara
• italian
• side dish
• vegetarian
• gluten-free
• easy
• quick