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

Quick Restaurant-Quality Italian Marinara (15 Minutes)

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

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

Method
 

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.