How to make Marinara Sauce

Takes 30 minutes | Serves 4 |

Ingredients

2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
0.5 medium yellow onion
3 cloves garlic cloves
800 g crushed tomatoes
0.5 tsp dried oregano
0.5 tsp sea salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp fresh basil or parsley

Steps

Preparation

• Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 cup chopped onion, stirring often until soft and golden (about 5 min).
• Add minced garlic and stir 1 min, or until fragrant.
• Stir in 800g crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a light boil then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.
• Stir in 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil then turn off the heat.