Speedy Marinara Sauce

Got a few minutes? That's all it takes to stir up this hearty tomato sauce...'cause there's no long cookin' here!

Cooking Time: 30 min

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add garlic, and sauté until golden.
    
2. Slowly add water then tomatoes; stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a rapid boil.
    
3. Reduce heat to medium and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    

Makes about 4 cups sauce, enough for 1 pound of pasta.

Notes

• This sauce is so quick to make, there's no need to do it ahead of time.
   
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