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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Making homemade marinara sauce is so simple to make with basic ingredients with no extra planning. The fresh taste is extraordinary!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 49 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoon olive oil enough to cover the bottom of the pot.
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4-6 cloves garlic minced
  • 84 ounces whole plum tomatoes (3) 28 ounce cans
  • 2-3 Tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • pepper to paste

Instructions

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  1. Pour olive oil in a large pot.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and saute until translucent and soft. Do not brown!! This is very important. Then add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor and blend about 5-10 seconds until smooth and pureed.
  4. Then pour the blended tomatoes into the pot.
  5. Add in dry ingredients
  6. Bring the sauce to a slow boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for a minimum of an 1 ½ hours, stirring every 15-20 minutes so not to burn the bottom. I prefer to simmer for about 3 hours but it is still yummy if you cook it at the minimum.

Notes

  • Nutritional information is with (3) 28 ounce cans of tomatoes.
  • You can use other types of canned tomatoes like canned crushed tomatoes or diced tomatoes. I think the flavor is better with whole tomatoes though.
  • Add more favorite seasonings like a bay leaf or a little fresh thyme.
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to give the sauce a kick.
  • Add vegetables like mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, or zucchini for a veggie-packed sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 49kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Sodium 170mg (7%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Vitamin C 11.6mg (13%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 49kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Potassium 239mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 140IU 3%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 13%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.