Description
Experience the rich, homemade flavor of marinara sauce with this quick and easy recipe. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce, this simple marinara can be prepared in just 20 minutes. Using fresh ingredients like ripe plum tomatoes, garlic, and herbs ensures a vibrant taste that far surpasses store-bought versions. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly—make a large batch and enjoy it later! Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or meal prepping for the week, this homemade marinara sauce is your go-to solution for delicious Italian-inspired dishes.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 28 oz. plum tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh parsley (roughly chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Blend the plum tomatoes until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Add the blended tomatoes to the saucepan along with bay leaf, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, and salt. Stir well.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened and heated through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added heat, consider mixing in red pepper flakes. Feel free to customize by adding sautéed onions or other herbs to suit your palate.