Homemade Marinara Sauce
Experience the warmth of homemade marinara sauce simmering on your stove. This quick and easy recipe features fresh, vibrant ingredients that elevate any dish, from pasta to pizza. With its rich flavor and enticing aroma, you’ll create culinary memories worth sharing with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash and chop the tomatoes into quarters.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion; sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Add tomatoes: Incorporate chopped tomatoes with their juices into the pan. Cook for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Finish with basil: Stir in chopped basil during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg