Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe
This homemade marinara sauce is a classic Italian tomato sauce made from fresh Roma tomatoes, garlic, onion, and basil. It’s perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for other dishes, offering a rich and flavorful experience with simple ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh Roma tomatoes (or San Marzano)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash the fresh Roma tomatoes thoroughly and quarter them. Chop the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves to have them ready for cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Tomatoes: Add the quartered tomatoes to the pot along with salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld.
- Blend Sauce: Use an immersion blender directly in the pot or transfer the sauce carefully to a regular blender to puree until smooth, ensuring a silky texture.
- Final Simmer: Return the blended sauce to low heat, stir in the chopped fresh basil, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to infuse the basil flavor before serving.
Notes
- Use San Marzano tomatoes if available for a sweeter, less acidic flavor.
- To add depth, you can include a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of red wine during cooking.
- The sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- For a chunkier sauce, blend only half of the sauce and leave the rest chunky.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste depending on your preference.
Find it online: https://lovelycooks.com/homemade-marinara-sauce-recipe/
