This delicious homemade marinara sauce is so EASY to make using simple ingredients in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Total Time 35 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
¾cupdiced yellow onion
1tablespoonminced fresh garlic
1 (28 ounce)can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoonstomato paste
¾teaspoondried oregano
1pinchcrushed red pepper flakes
1teaspoonkosher salt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
1bay leaf
2tablespoonschopped 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.