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Marinara Sauce Revisited

Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 to 5 servings
Calories 416kcal
Author Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 1 28 oz . can of San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 7 garlic cloves , peeled and slivered, (no mincing)
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • fresh basil , 1 large sprig
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 pound cooked spaghetti

Instructions

  • Open the can of tomatoes and pour into a bowl. Break up the tomatoes with your hands.
  • Put 1 cup of water in the empty can and slosh it around to get the tomato juices.
  • In a large skillet, heat on medium and add the olive oil.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the garlic. Once the garlic is sizzling, not browned, add the tomatoes and the water from the can.
  • Add the pepper flakes and salt, then float the whole basil sprig on top.
  • Let it wilt in and simmer the sauce until it is thickened and the oil on the surface is orange. This takes 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the wilted basil.
  • Immediately add the cooked pasta to the sauce, blend together and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal