Homemade Marinara Sauce

Homemade Marinara Sauce

from bellyfull.net
25 min
12 servings

This flavorful from scratch Marinara Sauce recipe is so versatile. Made with simple, fresh ingredients and done in minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small sweet onion (, diced small)
  • 3 cloves garlic (, minced)
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • sprig fresh oregano
  • sprig fresh thyme
  • 3 leaves fresh basil
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high. Saute the onion and garlic, stirring, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and the herb sprigs; bring to a bubble, then lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so to avoid scorching.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and discard the herb sprigs. Stir in the salt and season with pepper, to taste.

  4. 4

    Use right away or allow to cool and store for later.