5-Ingredient Marinara
(from Gonzo’s recipe box)
This recipe is easy to make, and easy to dress up. I like to add chopped shallots in the first step, and sliced bell pepper and mushrooms along with the tomatoes.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 pinch Basil
- 1 pinch mint
- 28oz can Crushed Tomatoes
Directions
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Add garlic and herbs to oil, heat on low until garlic begins to brown, about 5 min
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Add tomatoes, raise to med-high until sauce reaches a soft-boil, then lower to med
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Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
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Optional: add a healthy pinch of red-pepper flakes
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Simmer for 5 min, stirring occasionally