Homemade Marinara Sauce
Learn how to make the best Homemade Marinara Sauce with simple pantry staple ingredients - tomatoes, onions, garlic, oregano, and basil. You can use homemade marinara sauce in any recipe that calls for Marinara. It also keeps well if you want to save leftovers or make a bigger batch.* This recipe makes 3 cups, or 6, 1/2-cup servings.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, 1/2 cup chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, or parsley, finely minced, plus more to garnish
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 cup chopped onion stirring often until soft and golden (about 5 min). Add minced garlic and stir 1 min, or until fragrant.
- Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a light boil then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.
- Finally, stir in 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil then turn off the heat.
Notes
*To Store Marinara: Once cooled to room temperature, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Amount per Serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
369
mg
16
%
Potassium
411
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
11
g
4
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
306
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
54
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
