Homemade Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce is a timeless classic that transforms simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful experience. With ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil, this homemade marinara is perfect for pasta dishes, pizza, or as a zesty dipping sauce. Easy to make and bursting with bold flavors, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. Say goodbye to store-bought sauces and hello to your new favorite recipe!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ripe tomatoes (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and dice the tomatoes. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and seasoning: Incorporate diced tomatoes, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes into the pan. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Lower heat and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Finish with basil: Stir in chopped fresh basil just before serving. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg