Basic Marinara Recipe

Name: Basic Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (1-3/4 lb. each) San Marzano tomatoes; plum tomatoes; 1/4 cup olive oil; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 lg. bay leaf; 12 leaves fresh basil, shredded; 8 leaves oregano, shredded; 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 cans (1-3/4 lb. each) San Marzano tomatoes
plum tomatoes
1/4 cup olive oil
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 lg. bay leaf
12 leaves fresh basil, shredded
8 leaves oregano, shredded
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste

1
Add the tomatoes to a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
2
Once simmering, add the olive oil, garlic and the bay leaf.
3
Simmer for 30 minutes.
4
After 30 minutes, add the basil, oregano and crushed red pepper flakes.
5
Season a touch with salt and pepper.
6
Allow to simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Taste, and season with salt and pepper until the sauce is to your liking.
8
You may also use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to a finer consistency.
9
Just make sure you remove the bay leaf first if you decide to do so.

778

kcal

Calories

Fat

158

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans (1-3/4 lb. each) San Marzano tomatoes, plum tomatoes, 1/4 cup olive oil, 5 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Basic Marinara falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Marinara

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