Description
This Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce is a flavorful and simple homemade tomato sauce perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for other dishes. With a savory blend of herbs and garlic, it simmers gently to develop deep, rich flavors in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Marinara Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (water can be used as substitute)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium-low heat and add the diced yellow onion. Cook gently until the onions are very lightly browned, which helps bring out their natural sweetness.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 15 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to let it brown or burn to preserve its fresh taste.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, Kosher salt, sugar, crushed red pepper, and chicken broth. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer Sauce: Cover the pan and reduce heat to low. Let the sauce simmer gently for 30 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld and develop into a rich marinara sauce.
Notes
- For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or water.
- Adjust crushed red pepper to taste if you prefer less or more heat.
- Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent sauce from sticking to the pan.
- The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use fresh herbs instead of dried for a brighter flavor, adding 1 tablespoon fresh basil and oregano towards the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: marinara sauce, quick marinara, easy tomato sauce, homemade pasta sauce, Italian sauce, tomato sauce recipe
