Homemade Marinara Sauce

Homemade Marinara Sauce

from natashaskitchen.com
25 min
3 servings

Homemade Marinara Sauce doesn't get any easier! This requires just a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes on the stove for a memorable Italian Marinara.

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion (1/2 cup chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh basil (or parsley, finely minced, plus more to garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Place a medium saucepan over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add 1/2 cup chopped onion stirring often until soft and golden (about 5 min). Add minced garlic and stir 1 min, or until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Stir in 28 oz crushed tomatoes, 1/2 tsp oregano,  1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Bring to a light boil then reduce heat and simmer partially covered for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Finally, stir in 1 Tbsp chopped fresh basil then turn off the heat.