Everyday Marinara
For a richer marinara, add 1 to 2 Tbsp. tomato paste afterthe garlic. Cook and stir for 2 minutes before adding the tomatoes.
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
- 1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
- 1/2 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. Addgarlic and crushed red pepper (if using). Cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoesand dried basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until desiredconsistency. Season to taste with salt and sugar (if using). Stir in fresh basiland olive oil or butter (if using).
Notes
TO STORE: Cover and chill up to 1 week or freeze up to 6 months.