American marinara sauce

Note: There is really no "right" way to make marinara (everyone's Mom makes it differently). You will see many different recipes, most all are good and all have their advantages.

Note for advanced eaters: If you are having people to dinner on Friday, make the sauce Thursday night and then throw the whole pot in the fridge overnight. Before dinner (about when you're putting the pasta water on to boil), pull the pot out and put it