Homemade Marinara Sauce

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4.8

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    8 people

  • Calories

    67 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Homemade Marinara Sauce is a must for when you want your favorite Italian dishes to be the very best they can be. The sauce can be made up to 5 days in advance and freezes beautifully.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 oz cans tomatoes whole, San Marzano are the best
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup garlic finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped
  • 2 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Drain the tomatoes in a colander set in a large bowl for 5 minutes. Reserve the tomato liquid.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic and cook it; stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until it is golden brown. It should turn golden brown, but don't let it burn!
  3. Add the basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook the mixture for 30 seconds.
  4. Add just the tomatoes (not the juice...hold onto the juice). Break the tomatoes up with your hands as you add them to the pot.
  5. Increase the heat to high, and cook them for 5 minutes.
  6. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes.
  7. Add the reserved tomato liquid.
  8. Increase the heat to high and bring the sauce to a boil.
  9. Boil if for 12 minutes, until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom to prevent burning.
  10. Turn off the heat and let rest for at least an hour.

Notes

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  • Keep an eye on the garlic as you sauté it. You want it golden, but not dark brown or black. If this happens, you'll need to toss it and start again. Medium heat works well.
  • The prepared sauce will keep covered in the fridge for up to 5 to 6 days and will freeze beautifully for up to 2 months. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 67kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Sodium 292mg (12%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Fiber 0.1g (0%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 127IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 67 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 67kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 292mg 12%
Potassium 26mg 1%
Fiber 0.1g 0%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 127IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

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

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