Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3 cups
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe
Description
The recipe builds flavor by first gently cooking chopped onions until translucent and soft, releasing their natural sweetness. Adding minced garlic briefly cooks it to bring out its aroma without bitterness. Crushed tomatoes provide the sauce's body, while fresh basil adds a bright herb note. Sugar balances the acidity of the tomatoes, and dried oregano, sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes add herbal and subtle heat complexities. Simmering the sauce for 15-20 minutes allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
This marinara is a straightforward tomato sauce suitable for a variety of Italian dishes, including pasta, dipping, or as a pizza base. Adjust seasoning as needed for preference and pair with fresh pasta or bread.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons garlic this was about 5 large cloves for me, minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes no spices or salt added
- 2 Tablespoons basil finely shredded, fresh
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- ¾ teaspoons oregano dried
- ¾ teaspoons sea salt finely ground
- ½ teaspoon black pepper finely cracked
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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