Description
Experience the rich flavors of homemade marinara sauce, a comforting blend of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for pasta nights or as a flavorful base for pizza, this easy-to-make recipe will fill your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining friends, this marinara sauce is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe heirloom tomatoes, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until they break down and release their juices (approximately 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired; let flavors meld for another 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
- Before serving, stir in torn basil leaves and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (125g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider using canned San Marzano tomatoes instead of fresh. Customize the heat by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes. This sauce can be frozen for up to three months—just thaw before use!