Marinara

25m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Open two cans of tomatoes.
  2. 2Pour the canned tomatoes into a glass bowl.
  3. 3Mash the tomatoes with your hand.
  4. 4Set aside the mashed tomatoes.
  5. 5Chop the onion into small pieces.
  6. 6Break apart the head of garlic.
  7. 7Smash and mince the garlic.
  8. 8Add olive oil to a pot on the stove.
  9. 9Add the chopped onions to the pot.
  10. 10Stir the onions with a wooden spoon.
  11. 11Add the minced garlic to the pot once the onions have softened.
  12. 12Stir the garlic and onions.
  13. 13Pour white wine into the empty tomato cans.
  14. 14Add the wine from the cans to the pot with onions and garlic.
  15. 15Stir the mixture in the pot.
  16. 16Add the mashed tomatoes to the pot.
  17. 17Grind black pepper into the sauce.
  18. 18Add oregano to the sauce.
  19. 19Add red chili flakes to the sauce.
  20. 20Add salt to the sauce.
  21. 21Add a bouquet of fresh basil to the sauce for aroma.
  22. 22Let the sauce simmer gently for 20 to 25 minutes until it thickens.
  23. 23Remove the basil bouquet from the sauce.
  24. 24Add another splash of olive oil to finish the sauce.
  25. 25Stir the sauce.
  26. 26Taste the marinara sauce.
  27. 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.