My Marinara Sauce
Rich, robust, and bursting with classic Italian flavors, My Marinara Sauce is the ultimate homemade tomato sauce recipe you’ll want on repeat. Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and fragrant dried herbs, this sauce transforms into a luscious base with just a hint of sweetness and spice, courtesy of sugar and optional red pepper flakes. A quick sauté of finely diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil forms the aromatic foundation, while fresh basil stirred in at the end adds a bright, herbaceous touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile marinara pairs perfectly with pasta, works wonders as a pizza sauce, or can be used to elevate your favorite Italian dishes. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the tomato paste. Stir to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil right before serving for a burst of fresh flavor.
Serve immediately over pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
576 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3382 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.6 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2346 mg | 50% | |
*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.
