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Homemade Marinara Sauce

cooked egg noodles in a bowl topped with homemade marinara sauce and basil
  • Serves:  6
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  25 min

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced or roughly chopped
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, and basil leaves.

  2. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the sauce to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 20-30 minutes. Discard basil leaves, taste and season with salt.

  3. Use immediately or cool completely and store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.