My Marinara Sauce

Rich, robust, and bursting with classic Italian flavors, My Marinara Sauce is the ultimate homemade tomato sauce recipe you’ll want on repeat. Made with pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and fragrant dried herbs, this sauce transforms into a luscious base with just a hint of sweetness and spice, courtesy of sugar and optional red pepper flakes. A quick sauté of finely diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil forms the aromatic foundation, while fresh basil stirred in at the end adds a bright, herbaceous touch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this versatile marinara pairs perfectly with pasta, works wonders as a pizza sauce, or can be used to elevate your favorite Italian dishes. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

Step 4

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the tomato paste. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to distribute the seasonings evenly.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped fresh basil right before serving for a burst of fresh flavor.

Step 9

Serve immediately over pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1039.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	575.5

Total Fat 30.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3382.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.3g	0%
Total Sugars 42.3g
Protein 14.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 273.5mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 2345.8mg	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: 43.5%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 47.0%