Marinara Sauce
A classic homemade marinara sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes.
- Add oregano, basil, salt, sugar, and pepper.
- Simmer for 15–20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality canned tomatoes such as San Marzano.
The sauce thickens slightly as it cools.
The sauce thickens slightly as it cools.