Marinara Sauce Recipe

We cook everything from pasta to chicken parmesan, sea food, beans, meatballs and pizza at home, and how great it would be if we could make the marinara sauce that we use this as a side dish with the ingredients we have at home, in 30 minutes.

 

It tastes much better than the sauces we get in the supermarket, saves us money and is much healthier to prepare at home. 

 

Now the marinara sauce we make is at the forefront of giving good taste to Italian dishes, and it is also very easy to make, so we can make a very different, light, and delicious marinara sauce with fresh ingredients at home, and then you won’t want to buy it outside.

 

Ingredient (Makes about 4 cups)

• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Koshar salt  to taste
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves

 

How to Make Marinara Sauce

 

The preparation process is very simple, just follow my instructions & you will get the authentic flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the Olive Oil

 

First, put a medium sized sauce pan on the stove over a medium heat and add 3 tbsp of oil to it and let it warm.

Yes it is the base of our flavor.

Place a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil and let it warm until it shimmers. This will be the base of your flavor.

Step 2: Build the Aromatics

Now add the finely chopped onion pieces to the oil.

Before the onion turns brown, add 3 cloves of minced garlic and now stir them well until they become fragrant.

This process will take us about 5-6 minutes; it is actually very easy to make.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes & Seasoning

Add 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 can crushed tomatoes (the better the quality of the tomatoes, the tastier they will be), salt to taste, and 1/2 tsp crushed pepper, and mix well. 

Step 4: Simmer Slowly

Cover and cook on low heat for at least 30 minutes, removing the lid once in between and stirring.

For 30 minutes? Ha, yes, the more patient we are, the more tasty it will be.

Step 5: Finish with Fresh Basil

Turn off the stove and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves on top, and add 2 tbsp olive oil for flavor.

Now mix everything well, and that’s it, our thick and rustic marinara sauce is ready.

Nutrition Facts 

 Per Serving (1 cup, approx.)

• Calories: 149  cal
• Fat: 9 g
• Carbohydrates: 11 g
• Protein: 2 g

Marinara sauce FAQs:

Q. How long will this last stored in a refrigerator?

      Once cooled to room temp Marinara sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3          days and can be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Q. How can I make the sauce thicker?

      Remove the lid and cook on a simmer until the water content reduces.

How to Use Marinara Sauce

We love making our own delicious marinara sauce at home on a budget. We can use it in everything from homemade pasta to chicken parmesan and even as a substitute for pizza sauce.