Marinara


I prefer to make my own marinara rather than buy a jar. The scent and, of course, the taste make the extra time worth it!

Ingredients

  • 3 tsp(15 ml) olive oil
  • 1small yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tspbrown sugar
  • 1 tspdried thyme
  • 1 tspdried oregano
  • ½ tspcrushed red pepper flakes (optional, if you like a little heat)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 680 g(24 oz) canned crushed tomatoes with basil
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more, if needed