Easy Marinara Sauce Recipe
Easy Marinara Sauce with crushed tomatoes and fresh herbs has a rich flavor perfect for your favorite weeknight Italian recipes.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 109kcal
Ingredients
- 28 ounces can crushed tomatoes I used no salt
- 1 large onion minced
- 4 large garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 20 fresh basil leaves chopped
Instructions
- Preheat large dutch oven or heavy bottom pot on low-medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion and garlic, cook for 8-10 minutes or until translucsent, stirring occasionally.
- Add crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, salt, pepper and stir. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer marinara sauce for 30 minutes. Stir a few times to avoid scorching.
- Turn off heat, add fresh basil, stir, cover and let marinara sauce rest for 30 minutes to allow flavors develop.
- Taste and adjust any seasonings, if you wish. Serve alongside meatballs, as a dip and use in your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Freeze: Fully cook, cool completely and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 292mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g