Basic Marinara Sauce

Source : Warm Olive Oil In Sauce Pan Then Add Chopped Onion And Sliced Garlic And Cook Till Translucent On Medium High Heat Add Basil Leaves And Tomato Paste Bei...

PreTime

more Minutes

CookTime

a few Minutes

Yield

Some Servings

Sent by Wendy S. Geiss

at : May 12, 2026

Step:

Warm olive oil in sauce pan then add chopped onion and sliced garlic and cook till translucent on medium high heat.
Add basil leaves and tomato paste being sure to stir so paste and basil caramelize and dont burn.
Add plum tomatoes.
Bring sauce to low boil then reduce heat to a simmer and allow to simmer 30 minutes.
Use for Eggplant Lasagna.

Ingredients

Half a chopped yellow onion
4 cloves finally chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 shredded fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons Contadina tomato paste
2 cans Tutturosso pealed plum shaped tomatoes in blue can run through a blender including juice