Description
Get ready to elevate your meals with this easy homemade marinara sauce! Bursting with the vibrant flavors of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, this classic Italian sauce is perfect for pasta dishes, pizza, or as a flavorful dipping sauce. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up a delicious marinara that will impress family and friends alike. This versatile sauce allows for customization to suit your taste preferences—add a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat or toss in some sautéed vegetables for extra nutrition. Enjoy this quick and satisfying recipe that brings authentic Italian flavor right to your kitchen!
Ingredients
- 1 can (28 oz) whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden brown (about 1 minute).
- Pour in canned tomatoes with juice; gently crush them with a spoon while stirring.
- Season with salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Stir in fresh basil and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and serve over pasta or use as desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, let the sauce simmer longer (up to an hour).
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for three months.
Customize by adding vegetables or proteins like ground beef or sausage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg