Marinara Recipe

Transform ordinary crushed tomatoes into an extraordinary marinara sauce with this simple yet flavorful recipe! Unlike traditional quick marinara sauces, this recipe simmers for hours, infusing your kitchen with irresistible aromas and creating a depth of flavor that will leave you craving more. While pureed onions are used here to accommodate picky eaters, feel free to use chopped onions for a chunkier texture. This recipe yields 10 cups of deliciousness—perfect for pasta, pizza, or freezing for future meals!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 200 mins
Calories 68 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.6 (14 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Marinara

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How to Make Marinara

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 2 medium yellow onions, pureed, and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 teaspoons of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of dried basil.
  3. Add one (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, one (15 ounce) can of tomato puree, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir to combine.
  4. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor!
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Your homemade marinara is ready!
  6. Yields approximately 10 cups. Freezes exceptionally well.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

26 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

2g

Carbs

2g