Basic Marinara Sauce
Deliciously simple and authentic Basic Marinara Sauce using canned San Marzano tomatoes. Elevate your pasta dishes with this rich and flavorful sauce. Quick and easy homemade goodness!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 28 oz canned San Marzano tomatoes (whole)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 onion finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Open the tomato can, pour the tomatoes into a large bowl, and use your clean hands or a potato masher to gently crush them until you no longer feel any large chunks. Alternatively, grab a pair of clean kitchen scissors, and carefully snip away at the tomatoes right inside the can.
- Heat a saucepan or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add olive oil, onion, garlic and a pinch of salt.
- Cook about 3 minutes, stirring often, until onions become translucent.
- Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes and fresh ground pepper.
- Bring to a low boil. Reduce and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Notes
Nutrition facts are for 1 cup of sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 14g | Protein: 2g | Total Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 546mg | Dietary Fiber: 3g | Total Sugars: 7g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg | Includes Added Sugar: 0g