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Simple Marinara Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Author Joy in Every Season

Ingredients

  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 med yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed or finely chopped
  • 2 -28 oz cans San Marzano tomatoes
  • 1 TBSP sugar
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2-1 tsp chili flakes depending on how much spice you like

Instructions

  • Heat large pot or sauté pan over med heat.
  • Saute onions till just tender.
  • Add in garlic.
  • While onions are cooking, break tomatoes (do NOT drain) apart using your hands or a potato masher.
  • Add smashed tomatoes, salt, & pepper. Bring to a low boil over med heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, add sugar, basil, and chili flakes.
  • Cook on low (uncovered) for approx 45 minutes.
  • Cook 1 # spaghetti pasta according to package directions.