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Homemade Italian marinara sauce in a rustic ceramic bowl topped with fresh basil and black pepper on a wooden table.

Quick Restaurant-Quality Italian Marinara (15 Minutes)

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories:
Author: Aleka Shunk
This is the kind ofsauce that lets the tomatoes do the work.
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Ingredients

● 2 tablespoon olive oil

● 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

● 1 can (28 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes (or best quality tomatoes you can find)

● ½ teaspoon kosher salt

● ¼ teaspoon black pepper

● ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

● 6-8 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Heat olive oil over medium heat.

    Add garlic and cook 30-60 seconds until fragrant (don't brown).

      Crush tomatoes by hand and add with all juices.

        Add salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.

          Simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

            Tear basil into the sauce during the last minute.

              Taste and adjust salt.