Speedy Marinara Sauce

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Serves Makes about 3 cups sauce

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Course
Dinner
Type of Dish
Main Dish
Recipe ingredients

A staple to spread on pizza crust, toss with ravioli, simmer meatballs in or use as a base for more involved sauces or baked pastas.

2-3 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, crushed

½ teaspoon crumbled dried oregano leaves

Pinch crushed red chili

One 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, crushed or pulsed in a blender

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe directions

1.  In a heavy saucepan, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, oregano and chili and cook until fragrant, 45 seconds. Add the tomatoes and salt and bring to a simmer.

2.  Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.

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