Unbeleivable Marinara Sauce
Transform your pasta nights with this Unbelievable Marinara Sauce, a rich and flavorful recipe that combines simplicity with gourmet flavor. Made with sweet, velvety San Marzano tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a hint of spice from crushed red pepper flakes, this homemade marinara is elevated by the addition of fresh basil and a touch of creamy unsalted butter. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for dinner parties. Whether you're tossing it with spaghetti, layering it in lasagna, or using it as a dipping sauce for crusty bread, this marinara sauce delivers bold, authentic Italian flavor in every bite. Easy, quick, and absolutely irresistible!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes
- 28 ounces Canned whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 teaspoons Fine sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Granulated sugar
- 4 pieces Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes to the oil. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Carefully pour the canned whole San Marzano tomatoes into the pan. Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to gently crush the tomatoes into smaller pieces.
Stir in the sea salt and granulated sugar. Bring the sauce to a low simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the fresh basil leaves and the unsalted butter to the pan. Stir until the butter melts and the basil is wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.
Remove the basil leaves before serving. Serve the marinara sauce warm with your favorite pasta or as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.7 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.0 g | 100% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2012 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1390 mg | 30% | |
*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.
