Marinara Sauce

Name: Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; ⅓ cup finely minced shallot; 2 large garlic cloves; ½ teaspoon sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar; ¼ teaspoon cane sugar; ¼ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
3 cups
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian, American

Marinara Sauce

Iris Warren

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This homemade marinara sauce is delicious, easy to make, and SO much better than store-bought! It's perfect for using on pizzas, pastas, and more. Find additional serving suggestions in the post above. Leftover sauce will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator and in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
⅓ cup finely minced shallot
2 large garlic cloves finely minced
½ teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
¼ teaspoon cane sugar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over low heat. Add the shallot, garlic, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
Add the tomatoes and their juices, balsamic vinegar, cane sugar, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.