EASY Marinara Sauce | How to Make Italian Tomato Sauce | Vegan Sauce

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This is it! The definitive guide to making a tomato sauce from scratch! All the secrets are revealed! 🍅🍅🍅 

There isn’t really one way to make a great sauce, but there are some basic techniques to follow.

Once you master the basics, then a whole world of different options will open up, and you can put your own signature on a classic dish!

Enjoy!

Classic Italian Marinara Sauce (Canned Tomatoes Variety)

Cook and Prep Time: 35 minutes

Serves: 4 people

You Need

• 1 large can Whole Tomatoes, hand-crushed
• ½ – 1 cup Pasta Water
• 1 head Garlic, sliced
• 1 Yellow Onion, diced
• 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
• Salt, to taste
• Black Pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp. Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp. Onion Powder
• Red chili flakes, basil, parsley, other spices, as needed or for garnish

DIRECTIONS

1. Rinse and chop the produce accordingly.
2. Make the sauce.  Set a large pot to medium heat.  Once hot, add garlic and onion, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.  Cook until onion is translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, onion powder, and garlic powder.  Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.  Allow sauce to cook for at least 20 minutes before serving, stirring occasionally. 
4. Add the reserved pasta water and stir to combine.  Season with salt and pepper as needed.  (For a richer sauce, you can allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 hours, adding water if needed.)
5. Add 1 spoonful of sauce to the pasta and toss to combine.  Distribute pasta evenly among serving bowls.  Top with sauce.  Garnish with fresh chopped basil leaves.  Enjoy!