Marinara Sauce Recipe
This classic marinara sauce recipe is rich, flavorful, and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, and herbs.
Servings 6 servings (1/2 c)
Calories 181kcal
Ingredients
- 28 oz. whole tomatoes canned
- 6 oz. tomato paste
- 4 Tbsp Italian parsley roughly chopped
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper totaste
- 6 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or white wine
Instructions
- Place tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley (roughly chopped), garlic, oregano, garlic and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth. Can also use an immersion blender.
- Place olive oil in a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in blended tomato mixture and chicken broth. Simmer for 30 minutes until thickened. Stir occassionally.
Notes
- Use high-quality canned tomatoes for the best flavor. San Marzano tomatoes are a great option and give the sauce a rich, authentic taste.
- Don’t skip sautéing the onions and garlic first. Cooking them in olive oil before adding the tomatoes creates a deeper, richer flavor base.
- If you don't have a food processor, use an immersion blender or a regular blender.
- Simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes for the best flavor and texture. Cooking it too long can sometimes make the tomatoes taste bitter or overly acidic.
- If your sauce tastes too acidic, add a small pinch of sugar to help balance the flavor.
- Stir in some fresh basil at the end of cooking for a fresh burst of flavor.
- Substitute white wine for the chicken broth if you prefer.
Nutrition
Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1766IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg