Go Back
–+ servings
marinara-sauce-recipe

Marinara Sauce Recipe

A classic marinara sauce that's perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for other dishes.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 100 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 800 g Canned tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon Dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add the canned tomatoes, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency, or leave it chunky if you prefer.
  7. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Italian, Marinara, Sauce
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!