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Everyday Marinara

For a richer marinara, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. tomato paste after the garlic. Cook and stir for 2 minutes before adding the tomatoes.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. minced or crushed garlic
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 1 qt. home-canned tomatoes or one 28-oz. canwhole tomatoes, crushed with hands or a potato masher
  • ½ tsp. dried basil, crushed
  • ½ to 1 tsp. fine sea salt
  • 1 to 3 tsp. raw cane sugar, coconut sugar, white sugar, or brown sugar(optional)
  • 1 to 3 Tbsp. chopped or torn fresh basil (optional)
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp. olive oil or butter (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper (if using). Cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and dried basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and sugar (if using). Stir in fresh basil and olive oil or butter (if using).

Notes

TO STORE: Cover and chill up to 1 week or freeze up to 6 months. 
Keyword easy, marinara, quick, sauce
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