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How to make homemade marinara sauce

Simple and homemade marinara sauce that's easy to make, so flavorful and ready in just 20 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 large 28 ounces whole peeled tomatoes large can
  • 1 medium yellow onion peeled
  • 2-3 large cloves garlic peeled
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1- 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • a handful of fresh basil leaves packed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Peel the onion and garlic, then crush the garlic and dice the onion.
  2. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 4-5 minutes.
  3. Crank open a can of tomatoes and pour into the pan. Stir in oregano, olive oil, red pepper flakes (optional if you want to make it spicy add 1 tsp), and salt.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by 1/3 and oil gets separated from the sauce.
  5. Remove from the heat and carefully transfer it into a stand blender, together with the fresh basil. Blend until smooth, or until it has reached the desired consistency.
  6. Taste and adjust the salt according to your taste. Transfer the sauce into an air-tight jar secure with lid.
  7. Serve with your favorite side. This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days and freeze up to 6 months.

Notes

  • Storing: It can be stored in a container and placed in the fridge for up to 7 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat or added to pasta. You can freeze for up to 4-6 months.
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  • Tomatoes: Any style of canned tomato is fine, but San Marzano tomatoes have the best flavor because they are grown in Italy and picked at their peak of ripeness.
  • Garlic: Freshly chopped garlic is preferred, but you can use jarred garlic in a pinch. We recommend not using garlic powder as it can add bitterness to the sauce.
  • Onion: You can use a yellow onion, or a Vidalia or Walla Walla onion to give your sauce a little bit of sweetness.
  • Oil: You can use Avocado oil, Olive oil, or butter for keto.
  • Cheese: For a kick of flavor, add a bit of freshly grated parmesan cheese to your sauce before pureeing. You could also add nutritional yeast if you want the cheesy flavor but want to keep the sauce vegan.
  • Don't overcook the garlic: you don't want to burn the garlic so it doesn't give a bitter taste.
  • Storing: It can be stored in a container and placed in the fridge for up to 7 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat or added to pasta. You can freeze for up to 4-6 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 40mg (2%) Potassium 84mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 40IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 40mg 2%
Potassium 84mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 40IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.