Homemade Marinara Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
3 cups of marinara sauce
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Calories
180 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Description
This Homemade Marinara Sauce recipe starts with cooking finely chopped onion in olive oil until soft and translucent, then adding minced garlic for aroma. Crushed tomatoes are added along with dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The mixture is brought to a light boil, then simmered partially covered for 15 minutes to reduce and develop flavor.
Finishing with fresh chopped basil adds a bright, herbal note that complements the tomato's acidity. The overall result is a smooth, moderately thick sauce with balanced savory and aromatic qualities.
Marinara sauce is a versatile staple that can be served with various pasta shapes, used as a base for dishes like eggplant Parmesan, or as a dipping sauce. It enhances meals with its fresh tomato taste and herbaceous touch.
The notes recommend cooling the sauce before storing in an airtight container, with refrigeration lasting up to 5 days or freezing for up to 3 months for convenience and longer shelf life.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion 1/2 cup chopped, medium
- 3 garlic finely minced, cloves
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/2 tsp salt sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 Tbsp basil or parsley, finely minced, plus more to garnish, fresh
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
- After cooking, let the marinara sauce cool to room temperature before refrigerating in an airtight container to preserve freshness.
- Store the sauce refrigerated for up to 5 days or freeze it for up to 3 months for extended storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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