Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this **Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce**, a timeless recipe brimming with bold, authentic flavors. Made with simple pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, garlic, and onions, this sauce is perfectly seasoned with aromatic dried herbs, a hint of red pepper flakes for just the right kick, and a touch of sugar to balance the acidity. Slow-simmered to achieve a luscious texture, it’s finished with the fresh, vibrant touch of chopped basil. In just 40 minutes, you can create a versatile, restaurant-quality sauce that's perfect for pasta, pizza, or your favorite Italian-inspired dishes. Whether you’re meal prepping or serving it fresh, this marinara is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 units garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the finely chopped yellow onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent browning.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant, ensuring the garlic does not burn.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir well to combine with the onion-garlic mixture.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Stir in the freshly chopped basil leaves just before serving for an extra burst of fresh flavor.
Serve immediately with your favorite pasta or as a base for other dishes or let it cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2434 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.1 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 248 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1995 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
