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Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

Discover the secret to an authentic, vibrant homemade marinara sauce! This easy-to-follow recipe guides you through creating a rich and flavorful sauce from scratch, perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a delicious dipping sauce. Made with fresh, simple ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Impress your loved ones with this restaurant-quality marinara in under 2.5 hours!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 135 mins
Calories 92.5 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Homemade Marinara Sauce

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How to Make Homemade Marinara Sauce

  1. Blanch and peel 2 lbs of ripe tomatoes: Score an 'X' on the bottom of each tomato, blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel off the skins easily.
  2. Roughly chop the peeled tomatoes and blend them in a blender on a low setting for 1 minute until a smooth puree forms. Set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and 4 cloves of garlic, minced, and sauté until softened and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
  5. Stir in the tomato puree, 1/4 cup of fresh basil (chopped), 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1.5 hours, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be!
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add other desired ingredients (optional) such as 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes for heat, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, or a pinch of fennel seeds for complexity.
  8. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta or store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

2g

Carbs

5g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Low Protein Sauces Condiments Etc Vegetables European Vegetarian Italian Food Processor Blender Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Savory Sauces Healthy 2 Low In Something Equipment Small Appliance Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less