Quick Marinara Sauce

Name: Quick Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, chopped fine; 2 -3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 sprigs fresh oregano, chopped fine (about 1 Tablespoon); 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped fine; 12 -15 leaves fresh basil, sliced thinly (I usually stack them and use a scissors); coarse salt and black pepper (to taste)

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 -3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
2 -3 pinches crushed red pepper flakes
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 sprigs fresh oregano, chopped fine (about 1 Tablespoon)
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped fine
12 -15 leaves fresh basil, sliced thinly (I usually stack them and use a scissors)
coarse salt and black pepper (to taste)

Directions

1

Heat deep skillet over medium-low to medium heat.
2

Add oil and garlic and crushed pepper flakes.
3

Let garlic begin to sizzle in oil (stir frequently to keep garlic from browning and turning bitter).
4

Add tomatoes and crushed tomatoes.
5

Stir in herbs and spices and let sauce come to a boil.
6

Reduce heat and let sauce simmer 10 minutes or until ready to serve.
7

Serve over your favorite pasta.