Marinara Sauce Recipe
This simple marinara sauce recipe is bursting with bold tomato flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. It's the perfect homemade sauce for pasta, pizza, or dipping. Beginner-friendly and made with pantry staples, this recipe delivers comforting flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup water if needed, to thin the sauce
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and tomato paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, and red pepper flakes.
- Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add water if sauce is too thick.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve your marinara sauce recipe over pasta or store for later.
Notes
For a smoother marinara sauce recipe, blend the sauce before serving. Want a twist? Add a splash of red wine while simmering for extra depth of flavor.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
Calories: 110
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 280mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 6g
Calories: 110
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 280mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 6g