Homemade Marinara Sauce
A classic recipe for homemade marinara sauce, perfect for your pasta night and full of rich flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cans Canned Whole Tomatoes (28 oz each)
- 2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Salt & Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Sauté the minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
- Add the canned whole tomatoes (juice included) and break them up with a wooden spoon.
- Season with dried oregano, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes while stirring together.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes to develop the flavors.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, using cream if too acidic.
- Finish by blending for a silky texture if desired.
Notes
Serve with freshly cooked spaghetti and garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Can be stored in the fridge or frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: marinara sauce, homemade sauce, Italian cooking, comfort food, pasta sauce