#basicbutdelicious

This easy homemade marinara sauce is made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, resulting in a flavorful sauce perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping. It's a versatile staple that can elevate any dish.

Ingredients: 6 ripe tomatoes, diced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon dried basil. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional. 2 tablespoons tomato paste. 1 tablespoon sugar optional, to balance acidity.

Instructions: Put olive oil in a saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about one minute, until the garlic smells good. Mix in the tomato chunks, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using. Use a stir to mix. Leave the lid off and simmer the sauce for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every now and then, until it gets thick. Add sugar and tomato paste, if using, and stir. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add more salt or sugar to taste to change the seasonings. Take the sauce off the heat and let it cool down a bit before you serve it.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes