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Homemade Marinara Sauce

A classic homemade marinara sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, perfect for pasta dishes or as a pizza base.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: condiment, sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 28 ounces Canned whole tomatoes San Marzano preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional, to balance acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Sauce
  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon.
  5. Stir in sugar, salt, black pepper, oregano, and basil.
  6. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for later use.

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