Homemade Marinara

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp (20 ml) olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced (100 g)
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1 tsp (2 g) dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp (30 g) tomato paste
• 3 cups (700 g) tomato passata
• 3/4 tsp (4.5 g) fine salt, plus black pepper
• 2 tsp (10 ml) balsamic vinegar

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Method

1. Cook the onion in the oil over medium-low heat for 8–10 minutes, until soft and sweet with no color.
2. Add the garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and fry for a full minute, until it darkens from red to brick.
4. Add the passata and salt, bring to a bare simmer, and cook uncovered for 20 minutes, until it holds a spoon mark.
5. Off the heat, stir in the balsamic. If it still tastes sharp, it needs salt, not sugar.