Description
This Homemade Marinara is the ultimate comfort food. With its rich flavor and easy preparation, it’s perfect for a cozy dinner or a vibrant pizza night. Simple ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, and herbs come together in just about 40 minutes, making this sauce an irresistible addition to your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (28-ounce) whole San Marzano tomatoes (do not drain)
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent for about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Incorporate tomato paste and cook for another minute.
- Add whole San Marzano tomatoes, sugar, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Adjust taste and texture as preferred, blending if a smoother consistency is desired.
Notes
Store cooled marinara in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Can be frozen in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
For the best flavor, prepare the sauce a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 84
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 295mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10.5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg