Marinara Sauce Recipe
This homemade marinara sauce is easy to make with only 5 ingredients in just over 30 minutes. Serve with pasta or use it any meal that calls for jarred tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 28 ounce can whole tomatoes , I prefer San Marzano
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic , 1 Tablespoon minced
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt , more to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano , or 1 Tablespoon fresh
Optional for serving: Cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, Fresh basil or oregano
Instructions
- Pour 28 ounce can whole tomatoes into a large bowl and crush with the back of a wooden spoon (or your hands). Add about 1/2 cup water to the can to reserve any extra tomato sauce.
- Heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 3 cloves garlic and cook for about 1-2 minutes or until golden. Then add the crushed tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon oregano. Simmer until thickened, about 20-30 minutes. Taste sauce about 15 minutes in and salt and pepper to taste. Add fresh oregano or basil if desired.
- Serve over your favorite pasta or use for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 67kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 383mg, Potassium: 255mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 155IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 49mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
