Sesame Free Tomato Sauce (Marinara)

A great marinara is one of those foundational recipes that makes everything else in the kitchen easier, and this one delivers serious flavor with a short, clean ingredient list. San Marzano tomatoes are crushed by hand for a rustic, uneven texture that holds up beautifully as the sauce simmers down to a deep brick-red. Garlic is coaxed slowly in olive oil until pale golden and fragrant — that low-and-slow step is what gives the whole pot its savory backbone. A pinch of red pepper flakes adds just enough warmth, and torn fresh basil stirred in at the end keeps things bright and aromatic. For anyone navigating sesame sensitivities, this sauce is a genuine relief: every ingredient here is straightforward, with no hidden pastes, blended condiments, or processed shortcuts that could introduce unwanted allergens. Store-bought jarred sauces can be a minefield of unexpected additives, so making your own from scratch puts you fully in control. Toss it with pasta, spoon it over baked chicken, or use it as a pizza base — this is the kind of versatile, trustworthy sauce worth keeping in regular rotation.

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