Description
Homemade marinara sauce is a simple and flavorful tomato-based sauce perfect for pasta dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool before using.
Notes
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- It freezes well for longer storage.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade marinara sauce, pasta sauce, tomato sauce