Ultimate Marinara Sauce

This is hands down the ultimate marinara sauce recipe! Perfect served over pasta or used as a dip. Made with simple ingredients in under 30 minutes!

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This classic Italian-American marinara sauce is super easy to make and it’s extremely versatile. You can adjust this sauce completely to your liking.

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INGREDIENTS

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Add olive oil and onions to a large pot and cook over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes or until the onions become translucent.

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Stir in the fresh garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 20 seconds.

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Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, sugar, and a splash of water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

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Once the 15 minutes are up, season the sauce with salt and pepper, and enjoy!

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Tips and Recipe Variations

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RECIPES

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