Homemade Marinara Sauce
A classic Italian sauce that's quick to make and packed with flavor, perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
For the sauce
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Used for sauteing.
- 1 small yellow onion Chopped.
- 5 cloves garlic, crushed Add flavor.
- 8 cups chunked tomatoes Use fresh or canned.
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Adjust for spice level.
- 1 small bunch fresh basil, chopped For freshness.
- 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped For garnish and flavor.
Instructions
Cooking
- Add olive oil to a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Chop the onions and add them to the pan. Cook until they become translucent.
- Add the crushed garlic and cook for one minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Add the chunked tomatoes, peel included, and a pinch of salt; stir well.
- Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and cook on low heat for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully use an immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
- Add the chopped parsley and basil, and blend again for a bit.
- Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Let the sauce cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or freeze for up to three months.