Homemade Marinara Sauce
Homemade Marinara Sauce is so easy! Needing just 4 basic pantry ingredients and a few simple steps, this homemade sauce crushes the jarred competition.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3-4 cloves
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or 2 teaspoons fresh
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- granulated sugar optional, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a 3 quart saute pan or saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, dried basil and crushed red pepper and stir for 30 seconds to a minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Turn heat down to low, cover and let simmer for at least 20 minutes and up to an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. If the sauce it too acidic, add a pinch of sugar. Serve immediately or use an immersion blender to puree smooth.
- Serving: Serve with your favorite pasta sauce, as a dip for breadsticks or pour over meatball sandwiches.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender.
- If you'd like to add onions, chop up about half a cup and saute until soft before adding the garlic.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
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