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Homemade Marinara Sauce

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.*

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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%

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