Classic Marinara Sauce

Name: Classic Marinara Sauce
Yield: Makes about 5 cups
Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 sprigs basil; 2 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Palizzi Social Club, Philadelphia, PAMakes about 5 cupsSource

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Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

2 sprigs basil

2 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Method

Heat oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8–10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 5 minutes; stir in basil. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go; season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool. Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.