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Marinara Sauce in a mason jar with a bunch of basil off to the side.

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Course: dinner, Sauce, Sauces
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: homemade, homemade pasta sauce, saucy, simmered, vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 61kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
Learn how to make this simple Homemade Marinara Sauce with ingredients you already have in your pantry!
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Ingredients

  • ½ small onion
  • 4 large cloves garlic
  • 1 small carrot, optional
  • 1 small celery stalk, optional
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (6 oz) (170g) can tomato paste
  • 1 (28 oz) (793g) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (14.5 oz) (411g) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 large sprig fresh basil, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Finely chop all the vegetables or process in a food processor. Heat the olive oil in a large pot then add the vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
    ½ small onion, 4 large cloves garlic, 1 small carrot, optional, 1 small celery stalk, optional, 2 tablespoons olive oil
    Two pictures showing how to prepare the vegetables for the sauce.
  • Stir in the tomato paste until no tomato paste lumps left. Add crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and oregano.
    1 (6 oz) (170g) can tomato paste, 1 (28 oz) (793g) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (14.5 oz) (411g) diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    Three pictures showing how to cook the sauce. First sauté the vegetables then add the remaining ingredients and simmer.
  • Simmer uncovered for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the basil and taste for salt and pepper. Serve as desired.
    1 large sprig fresh basil, finely chopped

Notes

  1. The carrot and celery are not normally added to marinara sauce. Just something I add for added flavor and nutrition. You can leave them out if you desire. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1685IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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