Easy Italian Marinara Sauce

Name: Easy Italian Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 1 can (28 oz) San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand (make sure they are actually San Marzano tomatoes and not “San Marzano Style”); 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, finely sliced; 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional but highly recommended, for a slight kick); 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh oregano); 1 sprig fresh basil, whole (or 1 tsp dried basil); ½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste); ¼ tsp black pepper; 2 tsp honey (optional, if looking for sweetness); ¼ cup water (if needed, to adjust consistency)

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Here's a simple yet authentic Italian Marinara Sauce recipe using canned San Marzano tomatoes. This recipe brings out the rich, sweet, and slightly acidic flavor of the tomatoes while staying true to...

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Ingredients

1 can (28 oz) San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand (make sure they are actually San Marzano tomatoes and not “San Marzano Style”)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional but highly recommended, for a slight kick)
1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh oregano)
1 sprig fresh basil, whole (or 1 tsp dried basil)
½ tsp sea salt (adjust to taste)
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tsp honey (optional, if looking for sweetness)
¼ cup water (if needed, to adjust consistency)