Homemade Marinara Sauce

Name: Homemade Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 cups of marinara sauce
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 medium yellow onion; 3 garlic cloves; 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 Tbsp fresh basil

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
3 cups of marinara sauce
Calories
180 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Nolan Clark

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Learn how to make the best Homemade Marinara Sauce with simple pantry staple ingredients - tomatoes, onions, garlic, oregano, and basil. You can use homemade marinara sauce in any recipe that calls for Marinara. It also keeps well if you want to save leftovers or make a bigger batch.*

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Ingredients

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2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion 1/2 cup chopped
3 garlic cloves finely minced
28 oz crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
1 Tbsp fresh basil or parsley, finely minced, plus more to garnish

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Instructions

Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 cup chopped onion stirring often until soft and golden (about 5 min). Add minced garlic and stir 1 min, or until fragrant.
Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a light boil then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.
Finally, stir in 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil then turn off the heat.

Notes

*To Store Marinara: Once cooled to room temperature, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbs 22g Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 738mg (31%) Potassium 814mg (23%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 604IU (12%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups of marinara sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	180kcal	9%
Carbs	22g
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	738mg	31%
Potassium	814mg	17%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	604IU	12%
Vitamin C	27mg	30%
Calcium	105mg	11%
Iron	4mg	22%