Homemade Marinara Sauce
A simple and flavorful marinara sauce made from fresh ingredients, perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping breadsticks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh Roma tomatoes (or San Marzano) Use fresh tomatoes for best flavor.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped Add at the end of cooking for freshness.
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash and quarter the tomatoes, chop the onion, and mince the garlic.
Cooking
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the extra virgin olive oil. Sauté the onions until they become translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and stir for about a minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the quartered tomatoes along with the salt and pepper. Stir well and let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until it thickens.
- Blend the sauce using an immersion blender or a regular blender until smooth.
- Return the sauce to low heat, stir in the fresh basil, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use San Marzano tomatoes. Feel free to add red pepper flakes for heat or more herbs like oregano and thyme. If you want a chunkier sauce, blend it less or leave some tomato pieces intact.