Homemade Marinara
A rich and flavorful marinara sauce made from scratch, perfect for elevating pasta or pizza.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes Use fresh tomatoes as a substitute if desired.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil High-quality olive oil is recommended for best flavor.
- ½ cup diced yellow onion About ½ medium onion.
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic 2–3 cloves of garlic minced.
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch sugar Helps to balance acidity.
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Sauté the diced onions for 3–5 minutes until they soften and become translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and dried basil, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir everything together.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally; if the sauce starts to spurt, lower the heat.
- Season with kosher salt and a pinch of sugar, tasting and adjusting as necessary.
Notes
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container; it can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for up to three months. Reheat by thawing overnight in the fridge.