Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce is a comforting and versatile staple that elevates any dish with its rich, aromatic flavors. Made from fresh ripe tomatoes, garlic, and fragrant herbs, this homemade marinara sauce is simple to prepare and can be used for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful recipe that brings the essence of Italian cooking straight to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the tomatoes.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add chopped tomatoes and dried oregano; season with salt and pepper. Stir until tomatoes begin to break down (approximately 5 minutes).
- Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg