Description
Learn how to make a rich and flavorful Marinara Sauce from Scratch with this easy recipe. Perfect for pasta dishes or as a dipping sauce for your favorite appetizers.
Ingredients
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For the Marinara Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 small bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil.
- Cook onion and garlic: Add chopped onion, cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and seasonings: Pour in tomatoes, crush gently. Add salt, pepper, sugar, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30–40 minutes until thickened. Remove bay leaf.
- Blend (optional): For a smoother sauce, blend with an immersion blender or in a regular blender. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- Use San Marzano tomatoes for best flavor.
- This sauce freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Adjust seasoning and texture to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
