Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe
This easy Marinara Sauce Recipe delivers the vibrant, fresh flavor of a slow-simmered sauce in under 30 minutes. After testing countless variations, I’ve perfected this method to highlight the natural sweetness of tomatoes with a bright, herbaceous finish. It’s the ultimate weeknight staple that tastes like it simmered for hours.
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Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion (1/2 cup chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil (or parsley, finely minced, plus more to garnish)
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 cup chopped onion stirring often until soft and golden (about 5 min). Add minced garlic and stir 1 min, or until fragrant.
- Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a light boil then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.
- Finally, stir in 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil then turn off the heat.
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