Homemade Marinara Sauce

Homemade Marinara Sauce

adapted from Food Network

This homemade marinara is a rustic, slow-simmered masterpiece that balances bright garden flavors with a deep, savory soul.

Makes about 1 3/4 cups

1 1/2 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. grated yellow onion
1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
Sall pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 14.5 oz. can whole tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. dried basil 
1 small bay leaf

1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

1. In a pot, combine the oil, onion, garlic and red pepper over medium heat; Cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes. Hand crush the tomatoes into the pot along with their juices; Add 1/4 cup water to the can to rinse out the remaining tomatoes and add to the pot.
2. Stir in the basil, bay leaf, salt and pepper. 
3. Bring the sauce to a low simmer and then reduce heat to low.
4. Cover and cook about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
5. Partially remove the cover and cook for 15 more minutes or until desired consistency.
6. Discard the bay leaf.
7. Use chunky as is or puree in a blender or small food processor for a smoother consistency.
8. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!