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Quick Marinara Sauce for Two

By Steve Dunn

Published on November 13, 2019

Time

15 minutes

Yield

Makes ¾ cup; serves 2

Quick Marinara Sauce for Two

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced1 cup canned crushed tomatoes 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil leaves Pinch sugar

Before You Begin

Our favorite Crushed Tomatoes are made by SMT.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minute. Stir in tomatoes and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil and sugar and season with salt to taste.
Quick Marinara Sauce for Two
Photography by Carl Tremblay. Styling by Chantal Lambeth.

Quick Marinara Sauce for Two

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Time

15 minutes

Yield

Makes ¾ cup; serves 2

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil leaves
Pinch sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil leaves
Pinch sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
2 teaspoons minced fresh basil leaves
Pinch sugar

Why This Recipe Works

Our fast but full-flavored version of this Italian staple comes together in less than 10 minutes. We briefly sautéed garlic in olive oil in a large skillet (its large surface area promoted speedy evaporation so the sauce cooked quickly) and then added canned crushed tomatoes and simmered the sauce for about 5 minutes. We then stirred in fresh basil and seasoned the sauce with salt and a touch of sugar (to balance acidity).

Before You Begin

Our favorite Crushed Tomatoes are made by SMT.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minute. Stir in tomatoes and simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil and sugar and season with salt to taste.

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