Basic Marinara Sauce

Name: Basic Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 medium onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes; 1 cup water

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 medium onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup water

Directions

1

This recipe originally appeared at http://funnyloveblog.com/2017/09/05/basic-marinara-sauce/
2

Add the olive oil and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook while stirring for about 5 minutes until the onion softens but doesn't brown.
3

Add the garlic and salt and stir for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
4

Add the sugar, tomatoes, and water. Stir every few minutes while the sauce comes to a simmer.
5

Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thickened. Taste as you go and add more sugar and salt to your preference. Use as you'd like. Enjoy!