Kellymac's Marinara Sauce

Experience the rich, homemade goodness of **Kellymac's Marinara Sauce**, an irresistible blend of classic Italian flavors that's perfect for elevating your favorite dishes. This easy-to-make recipe features sautéed yellow onion and garlic simmered with vibrant canned whole peeled tomatoes, a touch of tomato paste for depth, and a carefully balanced mix of dried oregano, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes for subtle warmth. Sweetened with just a teaspoon of sugar to balance the acidity and finished with fragrant fresh basil, this versatile marinara sauce is ideal for pasta, pizza, or dipping. Ready in under an hour, it’s your go-to recipe for a comforting, crowd-pleasing meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium (finely chopped) Yellow onion
• 4 minced Garlic cloves
• 28 ounces Canned whole peeled tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon (freshly ground, or to taste) Black pepper
• 6 chopped Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Water (optional for thinning)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 4

Pour the canned whole peeled tomatoes into the pan, breaking them up with a wooden spoon or using your hands beforehand. Add the tomato paste to the mixture.

Step 5

Stir in the sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan slightly, and allow the sauce to simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

If the sauce becomes too thick during cooking, add a small amount of water (1-2 tablespoons at a time) to reach your desired consistency.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed. For a smoother consistency, you can blend the sauce using an immersion blender or a regular blender, but this step is optional.

Step 9

Stir in the freshly chopped basil leaves just before serving for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 10

Serve warm over your favorite pasta, as a base for pizza, or with crusty bread for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1069.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	690.8

Total Fat 44.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3379.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 10.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 221.7mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1920.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 5.7%

Carbs: 40.0%