15-Minute Marinara
A bright, garlicky tomato sauce that tastes like it simmered for hours but comes together in under 15 minutes. Perfect over pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 72
- Protein
- 1g
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz (1 can) canned tomatoes, crushed by hand
- ¼ cup fresh basil, torn
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until fragrant—don't let it brown.
- 3
Pour in the crushed tomatoes with their juices and stir well.
- 4
Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly.
- 5
Stir in fresh basil, then taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- 6
Serve hot over pasta, or cool and refrigerate up to 5 days.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- spoon or wooden spoon
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