Olive Garden Marinara Recipe

Name: Olive Garden Marinara Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Ingredients: 2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes; 1 l onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil; ¾ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper

My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this marinara sauce recipe in big batches several times a month, so it was a staple on our dinner table. A mouthwatering aroma filled the house each time she cooked it. —James Grimes, Frenchtown, New Jersey

2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes

1 l onion, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

¾ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened and flavors are blended, 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with wooden spoon.