Sun Dried Tomato Marinara Sauce
Elevate your everyday marinara with this richly flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato Marinara Sauce! This easy-to-make recipe combines the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil with a luscious blend of crushed tomatoes, sautéed garlic, and onions. Simmered to perfection with aromatic dried herbs like basil and oregano, plus a hint of crushed red pepper for a subtle kick, this sauce offers a delightful balance of bold, earthy, and savory notes. Perfect as a pasta topper, pizza base, or dipping sauce, it’s ready in just 35 minutes and garnished beautifully with fresh basil and Parmesan for an irresistible finish. Packed with wholesome ingredients and brimming with Italian-inspired flavors, this homemade marinara is an effortless way to bring gourmet flair to your meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by finely chopping the sun-dried tomatoes and set them aside. If they are packed in oil, gently pat them dry with a paper towel before chopping.
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the crushed tomatoes, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and broth to the pan. Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly.
Season the sauce with oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend the spices into the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent any sticking. The sauce should thicken slightly during this time.
Optional: For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
Serve the sauce over pasta, as a pizza base, or as a dipping sauce. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 869 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 3.5 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 747 mg | 16% | |
*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.
