Author Notes
This sauce is perfect to have on hand for quick weeknight dinners. Make a double or even triple batch and keep some in the freezer and fridge at all times. —Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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1/4
medium onion, finely diced
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3
cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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1/2 teaspoon
sugar
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28 ounces
canned crushed tomatoes
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1 cup
water
Directions
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This recipe originally appeared at http://funnyloveblog.com/2017/09/05/basic-marinara-sauce/
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Add the olive oil and onion to a large skillet over medium heat. Cook while stirring for about 5 minutes until the onion softens but doesn’t brown.
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Add the garlic and salt and stir for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
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Add the sugar, tomatoes, and water. Stir every few minutes while the sauce comes to a simmer.
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Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes until reduced and thickened. Taste as you go and add more sugar and salt to your preference.
Use as you’d like. Enjoy!
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