Description
Learn how to make a delicious and versatile Marinara Sauce at home with this easy recipe. This classic Italian tomato sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping with breadsticks. It’s simple, flavorful, and can be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook the Sauce: Stir in crushed and diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender for desired consistency.
- Sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
