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homemade marinara sauce

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Easy recipe of making your own marinara or tomato sauce instead of buying store bought.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 1 Large sauce pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Minced garlic cloves
  • 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 1 can 15 oz petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1½ tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp dried basil
  • 1½ tbsp dried oregano
  • 1½ tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp red cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes I like to add a little more, it depends on your spice level
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in the pan
  • Add garlic and brown for about 2 minutes
  • Add in all canned vegetables and stir together
  • Pour in ketchup and mix
  • Add in all dry seasonings and mix
  • Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes
  • Use on your favorite dish and enjoy