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Homemade Marinara Sauce
5 from 12 votes

Homemade Marinara Sauce

This Homemade Marinara Sauce uses San Marzano tomatoes, onions, garlic, butter, olive oil, and fresh basil to create a gently simmered, flavorful tomato sauce. The fresh garlic is lightly sautéed with onions for a tender, aromatic base. Simmering the hand-crushed tomatoes with herbs develops a balanced fresh and savory flavor that works well over pasta. This sauce can be prepared in advance and freezes well for future use.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 (28 oz) cans San Marzano Tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 1 1/2 cups onion yellow; finely chopped
  • 5 - 10 cloves garlic depending on how garlicky you like it, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt then more to taste
  • 4 prigs (20g) basil fresh
  • Parmesan Cheese for serving, or Romano cheese; shredded parmesan or romano cheese and chopped basil
  • basil for serving, or Romano cheese; shredded parmesan or romano cheese and chopped basil

Instructions

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  1. Pour tomatoes into a medium mixing bowl then crush all of the tomatoes well with your hands, set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot slightly over medium heat. Add onions and saute until softened, about 8 minutes. 
  3. Move onions over to one side of the pan, add garlic to opposite side and saute 1 minute, or until lightly golden and fragrant. 
  4. Pour in tomatoes and olive oil. Season with salt, add basil and submerge. 
  5. Bring just to a light boil then reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly, stirring occasionally, abou 15 - 25 minutes. 
  6. Using tongs, remove basil and discard. Serve sauce warm with pasta and top with Parmesan or Romano cheese and basil.

Notes

  • Freeze the sauce in small portions to thaw just what you need for cooking.
  • Thawing in the refrigerator overnight maintains best texture and flavor.