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Marinara Sauce Recipe
Amy

Marinara Sauce

There’s something magical about a rich, velvety marinara sauce that feels like a warm hug in a bowl. This recipe delivers a burst of vibrant flavors—sweet tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil—in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Cuisine: Italian cuisine
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup finely minced shallot
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon cane sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over low heat. Add the shallot, garlic, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  2. Add the tomatoes and their juices, balsamic vinegar, cane sugar, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.
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