CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE

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The little black dress of Italian-American cooking-get the recipe for the stuffed shells here.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Sauce     Tomato     Garlic     Basil     Condiment     Dip

Yield Makes about 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 sprigs basil
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium heavy pot over medium. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until very soft, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until very soft, about 5 minutes; stir in basil. Add tomatoes, crushing with your hands as you go; season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat; simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick, about 1 hour. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
  • Do Ahead
  • Sauce can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze up to 3 months.

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