This simple seasoning is made with canned tomatoes and a small amount of seasoning until thick. This classic red sauce always wins!
- smell: This fresh, wholesome sauce has a balanced tomato, garlic, herbs and subtle sweetness.
- Skill Level: This sauce is easy to make and uses simple everyday ingredients, most of which may be on hand. Don’t let simple lie to you; it’s delicious.
- Suggestions: Homemade marinara sauce can be used in most recipes or in making lasagna instead of tomato sauce. so Double or triple Batch and freeze it for last minute recipes!
Ingredient tips for Marinara sauce
- tomato: Combined with crushed and canned tomatoes and tomato sauce. Although the price is slightly higher, I like the fresh flavor added by San Marzano tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes can be peeled and added.
- vegetable: Onions and garlic add flavor, while chopped carrots add sweetness and balance the sourness of the tomatoes.
- sugar: Depending on the brand of tomatoes, you may not need the sugar in this recipe. If the sauce is sour, add one or two or two. However, you can omit sugar altogether if you want.
- Seasoning: Before boiling in step 5, add dry seasonings (such as DIY Italian seasonings). Fresh herbs should be added before consumption. Some red pepper flakes or sriracha splashes give homemade marinade a little darling!
- Variations: Snuck away in chopped zucchini or a little squash or pumpkin as a natural sweetener and nutrition enhancer. Or add ground beef and turn it into a hearty homemade spaghetti sauce.
How to make marinara sauce
- Saute onion, carrots and garlic in oil until soft (Full recipe below).
- Add the whole tomatoes and break them down with a spoon.
- Add the remaining ingredients, add ½ cup water and cook until thickened.
- Stir basil before serving.
Save it!
Marinara sauce will last for about 5 days in the refrigerator, in the refrigerator in the sealed container. For longer storage space, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 months.
In addition to spaghetti, use marinated sauce sauce in chicken parmesan cheese, as a meat sauce, or as a dip sauce for bread sticks.
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Tighten the sauce and try one of your favorite sauces to pour over your favorite pasta or pizza.
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Simple marinated sauce
Ripe tomatoes, garlic, onions and fresh basil are cooked together to pair with a delicious marinade sauce with rich and savory flavor.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
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In a pan, add the diced onions, chopped carrots and crushed garlic. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
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Add the whole canned tomatoes (including juice) and gently separate them with a spoon.
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Mix the chopped tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar (if used), dried oregano, and season with ¼ teaspoon of salt and pepper. Stir ½ cup water.
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Low heat at low temperatures for about 20 minutes, or until thickened to the desired consistency. Stir in fresh basil.
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Serve on pasta or enjoy in your favorite recipe.
Fresh basil can be replaced with 2 teaspoons of dried basil. If used dry, add it with oregano.
Depending on the brand of tomatoes you purchased, sugar may be needed.
Store the remaining sauce in a lid container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Heat on the stove until heated.
Calories: 112 | carbohydrate: 15g | protein: 2g | Fatty: 5g | sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 568mg | fiber: 3g | sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 21.5mg | calcium: 76mg | iron: 2.5mg
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and will vary depending on the cooking method and brand of the ingredients used.
course Main course, pasta, sauce
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