4.9 from 90 votes
Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce
Nothing beats classic homemade marinara sauce made from scratch with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil simmered on the stove. And it doubles as a pizza sauce!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 155 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute for 5-7 minutes, until translucent and soft.
- Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper and sugar and stir to combine. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil and olive oil. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Potassium
633mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
676IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 676IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.