CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE

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Categories     Bon Appétit     Sauce     Tomato     Garlic     Basil     Condiment     Dip

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 sprigs basil
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 5 minutes; stir in basil. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go; season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
  • Do Ahead
  • Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.

Mukunde Jamilah
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it tastes like it took hours to prepare.


Rafay Kayani
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I love how this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It makes a big difference in the flavor.


Atif Gabol
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This sauce is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


crishmar craig
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I'm not a big fan of marinara sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Halem Shak
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This sauce is delicious! I used it on my pasta and it was the best pasta dish I've ever had.


Mussa Lukinisha
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I love this sauce! It's so easy to make and it tastes like something out of a restaurant.


Alnd Alndzyad
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This is the best marinara sauce I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with pasta.


Dr.William E “Billy” Caraway
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I've made this sauce several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Fahim Saidul
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This is my new go-to marinara sauce recipe. It's so easy and quick to make, and it tastes amazing.


Bonez Yard
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I wasn't sure how this sauce would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's so flavorful and delicious.


Ewee Trtg
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it tastes like it simmered for hours. I'll definitely be making it again.


Phil Schutte
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I love how versatile this sauce is. I've used it with pasta, chicken, and even vegetables. It's always a hit.


FAHIM
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm not a great cook, but I can always make a delicious meal with this sauce.


Brian Kiprop
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I made this sauce for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


McKenna Wickline
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This sauce is amazing! I've tried many marinara sauces before, but this one is by far the best. It's so rich and flavorful, and it goes perfectly with pasta.


Ft5 Fff
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Wow! This marinara sauce recipe is a keeper. It's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I used it with my favorite pasta and everyone loved it.