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easy marinara sauce

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Easy Marinara Sauce Recipe

Recipe by Rose Atwater

This Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce is rich, flavorful, and ready in about 15 minutes. Whether you’re tossing it with pasta, spreading it on pizza, or serving it as a dipping sauce for breadsticks and mozzarella sticks, it’s a simple recipe you’ll use again and again.

  • Total Time20 minutes
  • Yield4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced fire-roasted tomatoes (14 to 15 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until it begins to shimmer.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, just until fragrant and lightly golden. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn.
  3. Stir in the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. The sauce will thicken and develop rich flavor. This is the perfect chunky sauce!
  5. For a smoother sauce, remove from heat and let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully transfer to a blender and blend for about 10 seconds until smooth.
  6. Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pan. Pulse in short bursts until you reach your desired consistency.
  7. Return the sauce to the pan if needed and thin with a little warm water to reach your preferred texture.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
  9. Whether you leave it chunky or blend it smooth, it’s delicious either way, and this is the best marinara sauce for meatballs!

Equipment

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

  • To freeze, let the sauce cool completely and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat gently on the stovetop.
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://rosebakes.com/easy-marinara-recipe/

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