Description
Experience the rich, comforting flavors of homemade marinara sauce that transports you to an authentic Italian kitchen. This quick and easy recipe combines ripe tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil into a luscious sauce perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dip. In just 30-40 minutes, you’ll create a vibrant dish that elevates any meal while filling your home with irresistible aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Add chopped or crushed ripe tomatoes to the pot and stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add fresh basil leaves.
- Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes to meld flavors.
- For a smoother texture, blend using an immersion blender or transfer to a countertop blender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg