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Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

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This homemade marinara sauce is rich, flavorful, and easy to make. With simple ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and fresh herbs, it’s the perfect base for pasta, pizza, and more. Free from preservatives and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a much tastier option than store-bought sauces.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of dried basil (or 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onions and garlic: Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the tomatoes: Stir in the crushed tomatoes and mix with the onion and garlic.
  3. Season the sauce: Add oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  4. Simmer the sauce: Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld and thicken.
  5. Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or sugar as needed.
  6. Serve: Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil if desired. Serve over pasta, as a pizza topping, or as a dip for breadsticks or mozzarella sticks.

Notes

  • Add finely diced carrots or celery for extra flavor.
  • For a meat sauce, brown ground beef, pork, or turkey before adding the onions and garlic.
  • For a thicker sauce, add 1-2 tablespoons of tomato paste after sautéing the garlic and onions.

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