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Easy and Quick Marinara Sauce

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 28 oz can San Marzano or other whole tomatoes in puree lightly crushed
  • ½ medium onion coarsely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • splash red wine
  • 1 tbsp italian seasoning blend
  • 1 large pinch red pepper flakes
  • kosher salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients, including salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and turn down heat to low. Cover and cook for 45 minutes, until onion is very soft.
  • Puree sauce with an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender and puree. Return to low heat and cook uncovered until thickened to desired consistency.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste.