Homemade Marinara Sauce
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Homemade Marinara Sauce is a rich, vibrant, and utterly delicious tomato sauce that elevates countless dishes, from comforting pasta bowls to savory baked ziti and even as a base for pizza. This versatile sauce is made from high-quality, fresh ingredients and is freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare Your Aromatics: Finely dice the onion and mince the garlic
Sauté the Onion: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add the onion, and cook until translucent
Add the Garlic and Spices: Stir in garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes
Introduce the Tomatoes: Crush the San Marzano tomatoes and add them along with tomato sauce
Season the Sauce: Add sugar, salt, and black pepper, stirring thoroughly
Simmer and Develop Flavor: Bring to a simmer and cook for 45 minutes to 2 hours, stirring occasionally
Add Fresh Basil: Stir in chopped basil about 10 minutes before finished cooking
Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed
Serve and Enjoy: Serve over pasta or use as a base for other dishes
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1/2 cup
- Calories
- 75 kcal
- Sugar Content
- 6g
- Sodium Content
- 450mg
- Fat Content
- 3g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 2.5g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 10g
- Fiber Content
- 3g
- Protein Content
- 2g
- Cholesterol Content
- 0mg
