Description
This easy homemade marinara sauce is rich, fresh, and full of aromatic herbs. Made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and fresh basil, it’s a simple and versatile sauce perfect for pasta, pizza, and dipping.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 small onion, finely diced (about 1 cup)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, kosher salt, and fresh thyme. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.
- Serve immediately or allow to cool before storing.
Notes
- Use low-sodium crushed tomatoes if reducing salt intake.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy variation.
- Blend with an immersion blender for a smoother texture if desired.
- Store in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
