V's Marinara Sauce Start To Finish Recipe

Elevate your pasta nights with this vibrant, homemade marinara sauce! Forget jarred sauces – this recipe transforms fresh tomatoes into a flavor explosion. The secret? A quick-blend of sautéed garlic and onion creates a depth of flavor you won't believe. Easy enough for beginner cooks, impressive enough for guests, and perfect for doubling or tripling to freeze for later. This recipe uses dried herbs, but feel free to substitute fresh – just remember to triple the amount! Get ready to experience the true taste of homemade marinara.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 165 mins

Calories 175.8 kcal

Protein 11g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for V's Marinara Sauce Start To Finish

Tomatoes
Light Olive Oil
Dried Bay Leaf
Italian Seasoning
Sugar
Garlic Cloves
Yellow Onion
1 teaspoon salt
Coarse Black Pepper
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
White Wine Vinegar

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How to Make V's Marinara Sauce Start To Finish

Finely chop 1 large onion and 6 cloves garlic.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Transfer the cooked onion and garlic to a blender.
Add 2 (28-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour the blended mixture back into the saucepan.
Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor becomes.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, or herbs to your liking.
Serve over your favorite pasta or use as a pizza sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

Carbs

10g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make V's Marinara Sauce Start To Finish?

V's Marinara Sauce Start To Finish takes about 180 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 165 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in V's Marinara Sauce Start To Finish?

V's Marinara Sauce Start To Finish has approximately 175.8 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 8 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for V's Marinara Sauce Start To Finish?

The key ingredients for V's Marinara Sauce Start To Finish are Tomatoes, Light Olive Oil, Dried Bay Leaf, Italian Seasoning, Sugar, Garlic Cloves. See the full list with measurements above.