Marinara Sauce

Name: Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, sliced; 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; Salt and pepper, to taste

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Marinara Sauce

Story updated September 18, 2026

Marinara, meaning 'sailor-style,' is a quick Italian tomato sauce believed to have originated in Naples after tomatoes arrived from the Americas, possibly named for sailors who prepared it easily aboard ship or ate it upon returning to port.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, sliced
2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
1 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1Warm olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
3Simmer, partially covered, 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4Stir in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.

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