Homemade Marinara Sauce
This Homemade Marinara Sauce, without onion or garlic, is rich, chunky, and packed with fresh tomato flavor. Made with pantry ingredients in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for pasta, pizza, lasagna, breadsticks, and meal prep. The sauce freezes beautifully, making it an easy staple to keep on hand for busy weeknight dinners.
Servings: 3 Cups
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 28-ounce can of whole tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary lightly crushed
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 6-7 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
Instructions
- Empty the canned tomatoes into a bowl and crush them by hand or with a potato masher until slightly chunky.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the crushed tomatoes along with all the dried herbs, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Stir the chopped fresh basil during the final minute of cooking. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Storing Suggestions
- Allow the marinara sauce to cool completely before storing.
- Refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For longer storage, freeze it in freezer-safe containers or portion-sized freezer bags for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and gently reheat on the stovetop.
Notes
- Canned Tomatoes: Use good-quality canned tomatoes since they are the star ingredient.
- Texture: Crush whole tomatoes by hand for the best rustic texture.
- Simmering: Simmer gently rather than boiling rapidly to preserve the fresh tomato flavor.
- Fresh Basil: Add fresh basil at the very end to maintain its bright aroma.
- Scaling: Make a double batch and freeze portions for quick weeknight meals.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
Calories : 107kcalCarbohydrates : 6gProtein : 1gFat : 10gSaturated Fat : 1gPolyunsaturated Fat : 1gMonounsaturated Fat : 7gSodium : 196mgPotassium : 267mgFiber : 2gSugar : 3gVitamin A : 209IUVitamin C : 13mgCalcium : 51mgIron : 2mg
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