Classic Marinara Sauce
A simple yet delicious marinara sauce that brings the taste of Italy to your kitchen, perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to garnish Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.
Serving
- Serve with your favorite pasta, as a topping for pizza, or as a base for lasagna.
Notes
For a spicier sauce, add red pepper flakes when cooking the garlic. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, use diced tomatoes instead of crushed tomatoes. Always taste your sauce before serving, and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper.