Marinara Sauce Recipe
Easy marinara sauce recipe made with simple ingredients like garlic, onion, and herbs. Fresh, flavorful, and ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 77kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil omit if in canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large yellow onion
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.4 cloves garlic
- Add crushed tomatoes, basil, and oregano. Stir to combine.28 oz crushed tomatoes
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Let cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.salt and pepper
Notes
- Substitutions: Use fresh herbs instead of dried, or add a splash of balsamic or red wine for a richer flavor. For extra depth, stir in granulated garlic, granulated onion, or 1/2 tablespoon beef bouillon.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze for 3-4 months.
- Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring often.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg