Alpha Gal Friendly Tomato Sauce (Marinara)

A great marinara is one of those foundational recipes that makes everything else in the kitchen easier, and this one is as pure and satisfying as it gets. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based — olive oil, garlic, San Marzano tomatoes, basil — so there's no mammalian meat, dairy, or hidden animal byproducts to worry about, which makes it a natural fit for anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome. The technique is simple but intentional: garlic and red pepper flakes bloom slowly in olive oil before the hand-crushed tomatoes go in, building a depth of flavor that a rushed sauce just can't match. Simmering uncovered lets the sauce thicken and shift from bright red to a rich brick-red, concentrating everything that makes a good marinara so craveable. Torn fresh basil and a final drizzle of olive oil stirred in off the heat keep it vibrant and a little grassy in the best way. Toss it with pasta, spoon it over roasted vegetables, or use it as a base for whatever you're building — this is the kind of sauce you'll want to keep on rotation.

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