Traditional Marinara Recipe

Nothing makes a plate of pasta, a bowl or mussels, or a host of other meals better than a good marinara. Here is an authentic yet easy recipe complements of your Town Guru.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion fully chopped
• 2 – 28 Ounce Cans Crushed Tomatoes
• 2 Teaspoons Oregano
• 4 Leaves Fresh Basil chopped
• 1 Teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1/4 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/8 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, add oil and cook onions and garlic until onions are translucent using medium heat.
2. In a stock pot, add oil, onions, and garlic on medium high heat.
3. Add tomatoes and using a wooden spoon break up into chunks. 
4. Fill tomato can half way with water and add to pot.
5. Add oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes and bring to simmer. 
6. Reduce heat to low and leave uncovered for about an hour until liquid reduces to desired thickness. 
7. Serve and enjoy!

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