Easy Marinara Sauce
This delicious homemade marinara sauce is so EASY to make using simple ingredients in just 35 minutes!
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until softened (stirring frequently), about 3 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add crushed tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and reduce heat as necessary to maintain a simmer (medium low to low).
- Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring about 3 times during simmering. *Exercise caution when removing lid to stir - the sauce tends to splatter while simmering. Stir about 3 times (every 6 to 7 minutes) during simmering to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- Remove from heat. Remove bay leaf and discard. Stir in fresh basil.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 3 ¼ cups.
- To store in the fridge, allow to cool, place in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days.
- To freeze, allow to cool and place in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 months.