Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce From Scratch
This is my family's cherished marinara sauce. San Marzano tomatoes are simmered on the stovetop for 30 minutes to produce a beautiful smooth red sauce that is perfect for so many Italian dishes. It is filled with authentic Italian flavor and is so easy to make. Perfect for pasta dishes, as a dipping sauce for bread, pizza, or any recipe that needs an Italian red sauce.
Ingredients
- 28 ounces Canned whole San Marzano tomatoes
- 4 Fresh basil leaves rough chopped
- ¼ cup Yellow onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic finely minced
- 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt plus more to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon Dried oregano
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste (optional) use if your sauce does not thicken enough after simmering for 30 minutes.
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a medium sauce pan over medium heat.2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- Add onion and cook until lightly golden and translucent, about 4 minutes.¼ cup Yellow onion
- Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.4 cloves Garlic
- Add tomatoes, and mash them down with a large spoon, the bottom of a mug or a potato masher. Make sure they are fully broken down.28 ounces Canned whole San Marzano tomatoes
- Add oregano, salt and fresh basil and stir well.4 Fresh basil leaves, ⅛ teaspoon Dried oregano, 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- Simmer covered for 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Serve tossed with your favorite pasta or on pizza.
Notes
Storing: To store the extra sauce that you have, place it in a container with a lid and store it in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 563mgPotassium: 407mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
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