Description
A classic homemade marinara sauce recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, oregano, and basil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let cool before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a smoother sauce, blend after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade marinara sauce