Description
Homemade Marinara Sauce is a classic Italian sauce made from simple, fresh ingredients. It features ripe tomatoes, garlic, and herbs simmered to perfection, creating a versatile sauce that’s ideal for pasta, pizza, and dipping.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup (145 g) finely chopped yellow onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic (approximately 5 large cloves)
28 oz (680 g) crushed tomatoes (no spices or salt added)
2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil
2 teaspoons sugar
¾ teaspoons dried oregano
¾ teaspoons finely ground sea salt
½ teaspoon finely cracked black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Heat Olive Oil: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium/high heat until shimmering.
Saute Onion: Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent (about 3 minutes).
Add Garlic: Add garlic, cook (stirring frequently) until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Combine Ingredients: Add crushed tomatoes, basil, sugar, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to combine.
Simmer: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer marinara sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve: Use as desired with your favorite pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Enjoy your homemade marinara sauce!
Now, you have a delicious and healthy homemade marinara sauce ready to enhance your dishes! 
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, blend after cooking.
- Adding a pinch of sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 90 per serving (1/2 cup)
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g