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Homemade Marinara Sauce

This homemade marinara sauce is a rich and flavorful blend of tomatoes, herbs, and spices, perfect for pasta dishes, pizzas, or as a dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon sugar to balance acidity
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
For the Herbs
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Sauce
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes to the saucepan along with sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. Sprinkle in the dried oregano and basil, stirring to combine.
  6. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and stir in fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months. Feel free to customize by adding red pepper flakes for heat or other herbs to suit your taste.

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