### Recipe Details Serves 6-8. ### Ingredients - [ ] olive oil, to over bottom of pot - [ ] 4 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted) - [ ] 2 medium onion, finely diced - [ ] 4 cloves garlic, minced - [ ] 1 tsp dried oregano - [ ] Red pepper flakes to taste - [ ] 2 28 oz cans of whole tomatoes, crushed by hand or in blender/processor - [ ] 2 stems fresh basil - [ ] salt to taste ### Directions 1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot 2. Add the onion and cooked until softened 3. Add garlic, oregano, and pepper flakes and cook for about 1 minute 4. Add the tomatoes and stems of basil 5. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes 6. Season with salt to taste ### Notes ### Filed Under #italian #mothersauce #marinara --- Last updated: 2024-11-27