Simple Marinara Sauce

Marinara is a versatile, cost-effective dish that is easy to make and delicious. You can serve it over cooked pasta or use it as a base sauce for pizza. Add it to mince to make a rich Bolognese or pour it over meatballs. Use it to top chicken, stir it into stews and casseroles, or layer it in lasagne. You can even spoon it over baked potatoes or sausages, or simply enjoy it as a dipping sauce.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
400g can tomatoes (chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon of sugar (optional – some tomatoes can be quite acidic)

Method

Heat the oil in a pan over a low heat and fry the onion until softened but not coloured (around 8-10 minutes).

Stir in the garlic and oregano and cook for a further 2 minutes. Tip in the tomatoes, sugar (optional) and season to your taste with salt and pepper. Cook gently for 10 minutes until the onion is soft.

Make it to your taste. If you like a bit of spice you can add chilli or red pepper flakes. You can add fresh basil to serve if you have some or dried herbs. Enjoy!

The sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days and in the freezer (in an airtight container or freezer bags) for up to 6 months.

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