EASY MARINARA SAUCE

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 tsp basil, crumbled
• 1/2 tsp oregano, crumbled
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients (tomatoes through red pepper flakes). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a hand blender, puree until almost smooth. Alternatively, mash with a potato masher.