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How to Make Marinara Sauce

How to Make Marinara Sauce - A simple tutorial, along with the absolute best homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe you'll ever try.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 2 quarts
Calories: 96 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped (about 2 1/4 cups)
  • 5-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 56 ounces crushed "fire roasted" tomatoes
  • 14 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place a large sauce pot over medium-low heat. Add the butter. Once melted add the onions and garlic. Then sauté for 12-14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft, but not dark.
  2. Add the shredded carrots and dried thyme, then sauté another 5 minutes to soften.
  3. Finally add the crushed tomatoes and juices, tomato sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt, and 1 teaspoon ground black pepper. Raise the heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Then cover the pot, leaving a crack for venting, and simmer for 30 minutes. Lift the lid and stir occasionally.
  4. Stir in the chopped basil and simmer another 2-3 minutes. Taste and season accordingly.

Notes

  • To Store Leftovers: Cool the sauce completely before transferring to an airtight container. Then store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  • To Freeze: Transfer cooled tomato sauce to an airtight container and wrap that container in a layer of aluminum foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to 3 months, and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating to use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 96kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 268mg (11%) Potassium 414mg (12%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1880IU (38%) Vitamin C 12.3mg (14%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2quarts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 96

% Daily Value*

Calories 96kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 268mg 11%
Potassium 414mg 9%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1880IU 38%
Vitamin C 12.3mg 14%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

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