Rao's Marinara Sauce
Recipes Italian Main Dish Restaurants Vegetarian
Description
You can recreate the sauce from the famous East Harlem's Rao's restaurant in your own kitchen. It showcases the secret to great Italian cooking, simplicity.
Ingredients
35 oz. can San Marzano tomatoes, whole or crushed
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 t. oregano
4-6 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn
salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
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If using whole tomatoes, hand crush them or lightly blend for a smoother texture; set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the onion until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic; saute until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes with its juices; bring to a boil. Lower the heat; simmer 45 minutes.
Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Stir in the basil leaves; cook 1 minute.
Serve over your favorite pasta.
Makes 2 cups.