Homemade Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce is a classic Italian staple that brings warmth and flavor to any meal. This homemade version combines ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil for an authentic taste that’s simple to achieve. Perfect for pasta nights or as a pizza topping, this sauce is incredibly versatile and sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal ingredients and a quick cooking time, you’ll have a delicious marinara ready to elevate your culinary creations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ripe tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and add red wine if using. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil leaves.
- For deeper flavor, let the sauce simmer on low for an additional 20 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg