Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce
Adapted from The Italian Mama's Kitchen.
Servings 3 cups
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup plus 2 TBLspn extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled and finely chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
- Freshly ground salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large cans whole plum tomatoes low salt (or 3 1/3 cups fresh diced tomatoes)
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves torn into bite-sized pieces
- Freshly ground parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium.
- Add onion and saute until soft.
- Add garlic, salt and pepper. Saute 2 minutes more.
- Add tomatoes (with juice) and increase heat to med-high.
If using whole plum tomatoes, break them up slightly in the pan with a wooden spoon. - Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer 20-30 minutes, until thickened.
- Stir in the basil last and serve over any pasta!
- Top with parmesan cheese (optional).