Easy Marinara Sauce

This is almost as easy as opening a jar of sauce. The longer you simmer this, the richer it tastes. When I add frozen meatballs(--12), I double the recipe and let the sauce simmer on low for an hour.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 1 -2  tablespoon olive oil
• 1 -2  crushed garlic clove
• 16  ounces Italian stewed tomatoes, -pureed if desired
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil

Directions

1. Add olive oil to hot sauce pan.
2. Add garlic and cook for a minute (don't let garlic burn).
3. Add tomatoes, sugar, oregano, and basil.
4. If desired, add meatballs.
5. Bring sauce to a boil. Cover and simmer the sauce for 10-20 minutes or until desired thickness.
6. Serve with desired pasta.