Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce

Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce with Step-by-Step Instructions

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Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Marinara Sauce

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 1 5

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Calories: 200kcal

Start by adding the tomatoes to a large mixing bowl and crushing them with either a fork or your hands.
Next, add four tablespoons of olive oil to a sauce pan or large skillet and heat on medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds to a minute), stirring frequently so the garlic doesn't burn.
Then add the tomatoes that you crushed along with the oregano and four basil leaves (chopped or torn into pieces) to the garlic.
Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently to make sure the tomatoes do not burn.
Once simmering, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for an hour, stirring every 10 minutes or so to make sure the tomatoes don't burn.
Tip: If you are short on time, you can reduce the simmering time to as low as 20 minutes. However, the closer you can get to an hour the better.
Taste the sauce and add more salt if needed. This is an IMPORTANT step as an under-seasoned sauce won't taste right. You will likely need to add more salt than you think. However, make sure to add small amounts at a time, tasting frequently.
Once you are happy with the seasoning, mix in an additional 6 or so basil leaves (chopped or torn into pieces) along with another tablespoon or so of olive oil.
Serve and enjoy!