Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

1 28oz can of crushed tomatoes, (I like the Tuttorrosa brand, old world style)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium yellow onion finely diced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp Kosher salt or sea salt; use more or less to taste
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
pinch of red pepper flakes (optional, can omit if sensitive to spice)

Instructions

Step 1 – Heat the olive oil in a pot over low heat. Add the onions and let cook until soft and transparent, about 5 minutes, stirring often.

Step 2 – Add garlic to onions and cook for about 30 seconds

Step 3 – Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, oregano and salt. Simmer for about 45 min to an hour.