Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 2 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 2 2 Tablespoons minced garlic; 28 28 oz crushed tomatoes; 2 2 Tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil; 2 2 teaspoons sugar; ¾ ¾ teaspoons dried oregano; ¾ ¾ teaspoons finely ground sea salt; ½ ½ teaspoon finely cracked black pepper; ¼ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
3 cups
Calories
103 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian, American

Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

Angela Watkins

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How to make a hearty, homemade Marinara Sauce from scratch! Today’s recipe is easy with just a handful of ingredients, but plenty of robust fresh flavor!

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Ingredients

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2 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
2 2 Tablespoons minced garlic this was about 5 large cloves for me
28 28 oz crushed tomatoes no spices or salt added
2 2 Tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil
2 2 teaspoons sugar
¾ ¾ teaspoons dried oregano
¾ ¾ teaspoons finely ground sea salt
½ ½ teaspoon finely cracked black pepper
¼ ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium/high heat until shimmering.
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent (about 3 minutes)
Add garlic, cook (stirring frequently) until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
Add crushed tomatoes, basil, sugar, dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and reduce heat to medium low.
Simmer marinara sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use as desired.

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Serving 0.5cups Calories 103kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 503mg (21%) Potassium 489mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 650IU (13%) Vitamin C 9.9mg (11%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	0.5cups
Calories	103kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	13g	4%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	5g	8%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Sodium	503mg	21%
Potassium	489mg	10%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	7g	14%
Vitamin A	650IU	13%
Vitamin C	9.9mg	11%
Calcium	10mg	1%
Iron	1.8mg	10%