Homemade Marinara Sauce
This is a healthy staple to store bought sauces and is quick and easy to make. Great for a quick lunch or family dinner.
instructions
step 1
Pour tomatoes into a medium mixing bowl. Then crush all of the tomatoes well with your hands, set aside.
step 2
Melt butter in a large pot slightly over medium heat. Add onions and saute until softened, about 8 minutes.
step 3
Move onions over to one side of the pan, add garlic to opposite side and saute 1 minute, or until lightly golden and fragrant.
step 4
Pour in tomatoes and olive oil. Season with salt, add basil and submerge.
step 5
Bring just to a light boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, stirring occasionally about 15-25 minutes.
step 6
Using tongs, remove basil and discard. Serve sauce warm with pasta and top with Parmesan or Romano cheese and basil.
ingredients
2 28 ounce cans canned tomatoes
3 Tbsp butter
1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onions
5-10 cloves garlic minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt, more to taste
4 sprigs fresh basil
shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese and chopped basil for serving
tools
mixing bowl
hand mixer
spatulas