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Marinara Sauce

Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword marinara sauce, pasta, spaghetti
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Author Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Cost $5-6

Equipment

  • Spatula
  • medium Sauce Pan
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions

  • Grab a cutting board and knife
  • Chop half an onion into small pieces
  • Place medium sauce pan over medium heat
  • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to medium saucepan
  • Once oil is hot, add 1/2 an onion of chopped onions into pan
  • Stir often until onions are soft and golden
  • Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to medium sauce pan and stir for 1 minute
  • Using a can opener, open can of tomatoes
  • Stir in 28oz of crushed tomatoes
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon of oregano
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Let sauce sit for 10 minutes
  • Turn hot plate down to setting 2 and let it simmer partially covered for 15 minutes
  • Turn hot plate off