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Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

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This Homemade Marinara Sauce recipe delivers a rich, flavorful tomato sauce made from simple ingredients like garlic, onions, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh basil. Perfectly simmered to develop deep flavors, this sauce is ideal for pasta, pizza, or any Italian dish that calls for a classic marinara.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Marinara Sauce Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 finely minced garlic cloves
  • ½ cup peeled and small-diced yellow onion
  • 28 ounce can San Marzano tomatoes (hand crushed)
  • 4 to 5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon coarse salt (plus extra for seasoning garlic and onion)

Instructions

  1. Heat the Olive Oil: Add the olive oil to a medium-sized saucepan and heat over low to medium heat, preparing it for sautéing.
  2. Sauté Garlic and Onions: Add the minced garlic and diced onions to the heated oil. Gently season with salt, then sauté while stirring occasionally for 10 to 12 minutes until they become browned and fragrant.
  3. Add Tomatoes and Herbs: Pour in the hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes along with the fresh basil leaves and optional dried oregano. Add an additional ½ teaspoon of salt to the sauce ingredients.
  4. Simmer the Sauce: Stir the mixture to combine everything evenly, then reduce the heat to low to medium. Let the sauce simmer gently for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve: Once simmered, the marinara sauce is ready to serve. Use it immediately with your favorite pasta, pizza, or Italian recipes, or store it for later use.

Notes

  • If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can blend the sauce after simmering.
  • Adjust salt to taste during cooking to suit your preferences.
  • Fresh basil can be replaced with dried, but fresh herbs provide a brighter flavor.
  • San Marzano tomatoes are preferred for their sweetness and low acidity but use good quality canned tomatoes if unavailable.
  • This sauce can be refrigerated up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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