Homemade Marinara Sauce
A simple and quick homemade marinara sauce that elevates your pasta dishes with fresh and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Sauce Base
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (1/2 cup chopped) Chopped
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil (or parsley, finely minced, plus more to garnish) For garnish, use more fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
Cooking
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp of olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 cup chopped onion, stirring often until soft and golden (about 5 mins).
- Add minced garlic and stir for 1 min or until fragrant.
- Stir in 28 oz of crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.
- Finally, stir in 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, then turn off the heat.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Customize the taste with additional herbs or a pinch of red pepper flakes for spice. The sauce can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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