Marinara Sauce

Name: Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 small onion; 1 clove garlic; 1 can plum tomatoes; 2 tbsp. tomato paste; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or parsley; 1/2 tsp. salt

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1 can plum tomatoes
2 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil or parsley
1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

1

In nonreactive 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
2

Stir in tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, basil if using, and salt.
3

Heat to boiling, breaking up tomatoes with side of spoon.
4

Reduce heat; partially cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened slightly, about 20 minutes.
5

Use to coat 1 pound pasta for 4 main-dish servings