Easy Italian marinara sauce
With a can of crushed tomatoes and a variety of herbs and spices, this delicious homemade Italian marinara sauce is a great topping for pasta or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
 | 1 can of crushed tomatoes, San Marzano if you have it |
 | 3 cloves of crushed garlic |
 | 2 tablespoons of olive oil |
 | 1-2 sprigs of fresh basil |
 | 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano |
 | (Optional) 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli or pepper flakes |
 | (Optional) 1/2 teaspoon of dried or fresh parsley |
 | Salt and pepper |
How to make this marinara sauce
- Sauté the minced garlic in a saucepan over medium heat, with olive oil for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. (Don’t let it brown, burnt garlic isn’t great.)
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, along with the herbs and spices (except the basil).
- Bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to low. Cook partially covered for about 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to deepen and the sauce to thicken.
- Turn off the heat, stir in the chopped fresh basil, and let the sauce rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with optional parsley and serve warm.
Italian food is rich and full of flavor, and a marinara sauce is an essential part of Italian cuisine. The warm and savory taste of marinara sauce is the ultimate comfort food.
While it may seem easier to just buy it at the grocery shop, there is something that just tastes so much better knowing that what you are eating is healthier and without any added preservatives.
This homemade marinara sauce recipe is so delicious that you’ll never want to buy jarred sauce again. It is also quite healthy and will only take you about around 30 minutes to make a big batch to use while cooking.
Type of tomatoes sauce
You can use any brand of crushed tomatoes. In a pinch, I recommend a can of San Marzano crushed tomatoes, which is an Italian variety of plum tomato that is known for a sweet and rich tomato flavor.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 can of San Marzano crushed tomatoes
- 1-2 sprigs of fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 3 cloves of crushed garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon of parsley for decoration (optional)
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a saucepan, over medium heat and add cook the minced garlic in the olive oil for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes along with all the herbs and spices (except the basil).
- Bring the sauce to a simmer for 5 minutes and then reduce heat and cook at low heat partially covered for 15 minutes.
- Turn off stove and add in the chopped basil and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Decorate with optional parsley, and serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
This homemade marinara sauce goes quite well with any type of pasta, but you can also serve use it in dishes like chicken parmesan.
How to store it?
This Italian marinara sauce can easily be kept the fridge or freezer in an airtight glass jar. Place it in small containers as it will spoil if you try to unfreeze and refreeze it. In order to defrost, place in the fridge for about a day to let it defrost naturally.
