Ingredients for Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce
- 28 ounces fresh Roma tomatoes, peeled and chopped (about 8-10 medium)
- Water
- Fresh Oregano
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- Sausage (optional, quantity not specified)
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How to Make Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 60 minutes, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor.
- If using sausage, brown the sausage in a separate pan before adding it to the sauce during the last 30 minutes of simmering. Alternatively, serve the sausage on the side.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You can use an immersion blender for a smoother sauce, or leave it chunky.
- Serve hot over your favorite pasta, with pizza, or as a dipping sauce for bread.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
149g
Fat
1g
Carbs
15g
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