Simple Marinara Sauce

1. 1

   Pulse the chopped tomatoes in a food processor fitted with the steel blade, or pass through the medium blade of a food mill before you begin.

2. 2

   Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, wide nonstick skillet or saucepan and add the garlic.

3. 3

   Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds to a minute, until it begins to smell fragrant, and add the tomatoes and their juice, the sugar, salt, and basil sprigs.

4. 4

   Stir and turn up the heat.

5. 5

   When the tomatoes begin to bubble, lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until thick and fragrant, 15 to 20 minutes, or longer if necessary.

6. 6

   Remove the basil sprigs and wipe any sauce adhering to them back into the pan.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust seasonings.

8. 8

   Stir in the slivered basil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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