Classic Marinara Sauce
This classic marinara sauce is a staple in italian cuisine, perfect for pasta dishes or as a base for various recipes. Made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs, it delivers a rich and flavorful experience. Enjoy this versatile sauce that captures the essence of traditional italian cooking!
This recipe is italian style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 10 min prep and 30 min cook.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include dried basil, dried oregano, garlic, olive oil.
- Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 10 leaves fresh basil (chopped)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 800 g canned whole tomatoes
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon as you add them.
- Stir in the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook uncovered for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 2 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.