Easy Marinara Sauce
Simple yet bursting with flavor, this easy marinara sauce recipe is your go-to for a homemade Italian classic. Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic dried herbs, this sauce comes together in just 40 minutes, including prep time. The caramelized onions and a touch of sugar balance the acidity of the tomatoes, while optional red pepper flakes add a subtle kick. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping, this versatile sauce is an effortless way to elevate any meal. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or new to the kitchen, this easy marinara sauce is a foolproof recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. If using, add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Lower the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
If using, stir in the fresh parsley just before serving.
Serve over pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or as a dip for breadsticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
130 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 495 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 3.1 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 481 mg | 10% | |
*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.
