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marinara homemade

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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Servings

3 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 5 ripe tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil on a medium-high flame in a medium stock pot and then add oregano, bay leaves, salt and pepper. Give a few good stirs to release the flavors of the spices.  
  • Add onions and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until translucent. 
  • Add chopped tomatoes and cook down for another 5 minutes or until they start to fall apart. 
  • Add tomato puree and water, and cook over a medium flame for 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.