Recipes · Sauces · Condiment
Holly’s Simple Marinara
- Serves
- 4-6
- Meal
- Condiments
- Issue
- February 2014
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed and finely chopped
- Sprinkle of kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup full bodied red wine, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon
- 1 28 oz can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Drizzle of honey (optional)
- 3 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves
Method
In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Stir to coat. Cook five minutes or until the onion has started to soften. Don't color the garlic. Add the wine, increase heat to high, and reduce by half. Add the tomatoes and parsley. Bring to a boil over high heat and reduce to a simmer over medium low heat. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Add honey if desired. Cook, uncovered, about 20 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the fresh basil leaves. Toss with freshly cooked, hot spaghetti and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and more fresh basil leaves if desired.
Recipe by Holly Herrick. From “How To Make A Romantic Valentine’s Dinner At Home.”
