Weeknight Marinara Sauce
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Italian

Description:
A reliable pantry marinara with garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, and basil that cooks in under 30 minutes for pasta, meatballs, or pizza.

Ingredients:
- 3.00 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4.00 Clove garlic
- 2.00 Can crushed tomatoes
- 1.00 Teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.50 Teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 Teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.25 Cup basil

Instructions:
<ol><li>Warm olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.</li><li>Add garlic and cook for 30 to 45 seconds, until fragrant but not browned.</li><li>Add tomatoes, salt, sugar if needed, and red pepper flakes if using.</li><li>Simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.</li><li>Crush any large tomato pieces with a spoon.</li><li>Stir in basil and adjust salt before serving.</li></ol>

Notes:
<ul><li>Use good canned tomatoes because there are few ingredients.</li><li>If the sauce tastes sharp, add the optional sugar.</li><li>Freeze in 1-cup portions for fast dinners.</li></ul>

Source: https://recipesworthcooking.com/weeknight-marinara-sauce/export/