Marinara
Directions
- 1Open two cans of tomatoes.
- 2Pour the canned tomatoes into a glass bowl.
- 3Mash the tomatoes with your hand.
- 4Set aside the mashed tomatoes.
- 5Chop the onion into small pieces.
- 6Break apart the head of garlic.
- 7Smash and mince the garlic.
- 8Add olive oil to a pot on the stove.
- 9Add the chopped onions to the pot.
- 10Stir the onions with a wooden spoon.
- 11Add the minced garlic to the pot once the onions have softened.
- 12Stir the garlic and onions.
- 13Pour white wine into the empty tomato cans.
- 14Add the wine from the cans to the pot with onions and garlic.
- 15Stir the mixture in the pot.
- 16Add the mashed tomatoes to the pot.
- 17Grind black pepper into the sauce.
- 18Add oregano to the sauce.
- 19Add red chili flakes to the sauce.
- 20Add salt to the sauce.
- 21Add a bouquet of fresh basil to the sauce for aroma.
- 22Let the sauce simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes until it thickens.
- 23Remove the basil bouquet from the sauce.
- 24Add another splash of olive oil to finish the sauce.
- 25Stir the sauce.
- 26Taste the marinara sauce.
- 27Pour the marinara sauce into a glass jar for storage.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned tomatoes
- 1 Onion
- 1 head Garlic
- Olive oil
- Red chili flake
- Black pepper
- Oregano
- Salt
- White wine
- 1 bunch Fresh basil
Equipment
Can openerGlass bowlKnifeCutting boardPotWooden spoonTongsSpoonGlass jar
Tips
- Use good quality olive oil.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the sauce is thick.
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