Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
Homemade Marinara Sauce is thick, rich and fresh tasting because there are no artificial flavors or preservatives! It takes minimal prep, a few pantry ingredients and it's ready in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes use San Marzano tomatoes for best quality and flavor
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped basil or substitute with 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar omit for keto and paleo-friendly
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium low heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, sugar, and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and simmer uncovered over low heat for 20-30 minutes. The longer the sauce simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add 1-2 tablespoons more olive oil for an even silkier sauce.
- Use this sauce in your pasta dishes, pizza, baked meatballs, sub sandwiches, you name it!
- Store in the refrigerator for 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Variations: Change things up by adding red pepper flakes, your favorite herbs, olives or capers!
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 209mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 6g
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
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