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Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

This homemade marinara sauce is made ultra-simply from scratch with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. No cans here, just delicious, fresh from the garden tomato sauce! With almost 300 five-star reviews, you can be sure this homemade tomato sauce will be a hit!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 39 kcal
Course: Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil 15 mL
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 fresh tomatoes 1 to 1.5 lbs, diced
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Italian parsley flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp honey 15 g
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Herbs: Stir in remaining ingredients. Continue simmering about 10 minutes.
  3. Serve: You can serve it like this or puree it in a food processor or blender for a smoother sauce.

Notes

  • For a vegan option, use maple syrup or granulated sugar instead of honey.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • To freeze marinara sauce, keep it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, let it thaw in the fridge overnight then reheat on the stove or in the microwave. 

Nutrition Information

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 (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4.2g (8%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 39

% 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.