Italian marinara sauce
An easy Italian marinara recipe, in 30 minutes or less.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can of San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cloves of crushed garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon of parsley for decoration (optional)
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, over medium heat and add cook the minced garlic in the olive oil for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes along with all the herbs and spices (except the basil).
- Bring the sauce to a simmer for 5 minutes and then reduce heat and cook at low heat partially covered for 15 minutes.
- Turn off stove and add in the chopped basil and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Decorate with optional parsley, and serve while warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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