Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
39 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
Description
This Homemade Marinara Sauce highlights fresh tomatoes cooked slowly with garlic until softened, melding into a hearty sauce. The recipe includes fresh basil and Italian parsley for herbal notes and a hint of honey to offset the tomato’s acidity, creating a balanced flavor profile. Simmering time allows the tomatoes to break down and thicken the sauce, resulting in a texture that can be chunky or puréed.
The sauce’s flavor is bright with fresh herbs and the natural sweetness from tomatoes, without added tomato paste or canned products. It lends itself well to pasta, meat dishes, or as a base for other sauces.
Storing the sauce in the refrigerator keeps it fresh up to one week, while freezing extends shelf life to three months. Thawing and reheating can be done on the stove or in a microwave, making it convenient for future use. Substitutions like maple syrup or sugar allow it to be vegan-friendly without compromising the sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 5 tomato 1 to 1.5 lbs, diced, fresh
- 2 Tbsp basil finely chopped, fresh
- 2 Tbsp Italian parsley flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp honey 15 g
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper ground
Instructions
- Tomatoes: Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and allow to simmer uncovered until tomatoes have mostly broken down, about 25 minutes. Stir often to prevent burning.
- Herbs: Stir in remaining ingredients. Continue simmering about 10 minutes.
- Serve: You can serve it like this or puree it in a food processor or blender for a smoother sauce.
Notes
- Use maple syrup or granulated sugar instead of honey for a vegan option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Freeze the sauce in freezer-safe containers for up to three months and thaw overnight before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 39 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 39kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.8g | 2% |
| Fat | 1.9g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4.2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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