Description
Learn how to make a delicious Marinara Sauce from Scratch with this easy recipe. This homemade tomato sauce is perfect for pasta dishes and is vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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
Seasonings:
- 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: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Pour in canned tomatoes, crush gently, add salt, pepper, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and simmer for 30–40 minutes.
- Puree (Optional): For smoother texture, blend the sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove bay leaf, garnish with herbs, and serve.
Notes
- Best with San Marzano tomatoes for rich flavor.
- Freezes well up to 3 months.
- Adjust seasoning and texture to taste.
- 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
