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5 from 19 votes

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Skip the jar - this simple homemade marinara sauce simmers fresh tomatoes with fragrant herbs and garlic for a versatile flavor explosion.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 12
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic ,
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • ½ cup water

Instructions

  • Use a large cooking pot. Add the olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Add both cans of tomatoes, including the juice. Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes as they cook.
  • Mix in the remaining ingredients. Keep the lid off, turn the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Once you have reached the desired consistency serve hot sauce over pasta or with your recipe of choice.
  • Sauce can be stored in the fridge or freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg