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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Learn how to make this easy and simple homemade marinara sauce recipe with basic ingredients. This marinara sauce is an easy-to-make tomato sauce that is perfect to top your favorite pasta or to use in recipes calling for jarred pasta sauce.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 236kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste, omit if using canned tomatoes
  • 800 g/28 oz tomatoes, fresh or canned
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add ½ onion and sauté the onion until starts to soften about 5 minutes. Then add 2 garlic cloves and sauté for about 30 seconds. Don’t cook for too long otherwise, the garlic can burn!
  • Add 4 tbsp tomato paste and sauté for another 2 minutes.
    By cooking the tomato paste before adding the tomatoes, will result in a more intensely flavored marinara sauce.
  • Add 800 g/28 oz tomatoes and 1 tsp salt. Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer for about 40-60 minutes. The sauce will slowly start to thicken as you stir occasionally.
  • Taste and season with more salt, if necessary. Add 1 tsp dried oregano and remove from heat.
  • If you prefer a smoother marinara, puree the sauce in a blender, working in small batches.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Storage:
  • Once completely cooled, you can store it in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • To freeze: Allow sauce to cool completely, then transfer to a ziplock bag or airtight glass container and store in the freezer.
  • To reheat: Place the frozen sauce in a large pot with a lid to reduce evaporation and heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.8g | Protein: 5.2g | Fat: 14.4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 1085mg | Potassium: 1271mg | Fiber: 6.7g | Sugar: 15.8g | Vitamin A: 3708IU | Vitamin C: 63.8mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2.2mg
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword:Best Marinara Sauce, Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce, Homemade Marinara Sauce, Homemade Tomato Sauce
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