Olive Garden Copycat Marinara Sauce
Super easy copycat Olive Garden Marinara Sauce Recipe! Make your restaurant favorite at home with this copycat sauce recipe! Perfect for pasta night.
Ingredients
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes OR 7-10 fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1-1½ tsp dried basil
- ½-1 tsp black pepper
- 1-3 tsp sugar (optional)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- green peppers, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, and add the garlic. Saute for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the crushed or chopped tomatoes, basil, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a low boil while stirring frequently.
- Once the sauce boils, turn the heat down to a low simmer.
- Allow to simmer uncovered for 40 minutes to 1 hour, then covered for another hour. Stir occasionally to avoid burning.
- Add the cheese, stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.