Easy Spaghetti Marinara Sauce Inspired by Olive Garden

Serves 4
Takes ~30 mins to make

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup avocado oil
• 2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 head of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar
• 4 diced Roma tomatoes
• 1 28 oz can of crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Steps

Sauté.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the below ingredients in this order:

• 1/4 cup avocado oil
• 2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 head garlic, minced
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp sugar

Stir occasionally for 5 minutes until the onion begins to carmelize/turn a light brown color.

Add Flavor.

Stir in:

• 4 diced Roma tomatoes

Cook for another 5 minutes. Then add:

• 1 28 oz can of crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper

Stir continuously.

Simmer and Rest.

Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once the mixture is simmering, lower the heat to medium-low. Let it cook uncovered for at least 10 minutes.

Cover and let rest for at least 10 mins. Serve with pasta.

This dish pairs well with eggplant parm or chicken parm.

Equipment

a sharp knife

a cast iron dutch oven

a can opener

heat resistant spatula

ladle

measuring cups and spoons

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