Oats Free Tomato Sauce (Marinara)
A great marinara is one of those foundational recipes that makes everything else in the kitchen better, and this one delivers deep, slow-cooked flavor with a surprisingly short ingredient list. San Marzano tomatoes bring a natural sweetness and low acidity that sets this sauce apart from anything out of a jar, while thinly sliced garlic bloomed in olive oil creates an aromatic base that smells absolutely incredible. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough warmth without overwhelming the brightness of the tomatoes, and torn fresh basil stirred in at the end keeps that garden-fresh note alive. For anyone navigating an oat-free lifestyle, this sauce is a clean, worry-free win — every ingredient here is naturally free of grains, and there are no hidden fillers or thickeners to second-guess. Many store-bought pasta sauces and seasoning blends can contain unexpected additives, so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. The finishing drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil pulls everything together with a silky richness that makes this sauce taste far more complex than the effort involved.
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4 servings
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled san marzano tomatoes
- ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 6 fresh basil leaves, torn
For finishing
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for finishing
Instructions
- 1
Pour the tomatoes and their juices into a large bowl and crush them by hand until broken into rough, uneven pieces — some chunks are fine.
- 2
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is pale golden and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes. Watch closely, as the garlic can brown quickly.
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