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Best Marinara Sauce Yet Recipe

Best Marinara Sauce Yet Recipe
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4.7 from 7 reviews

This marinara sauce recipe is a classic Italian staple that is simple to make yet bursting with rich flavor. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce, this homemade marinara will elevate any dish.

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil: In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes and seasonings: Add crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 25–30 minutes.
  4. Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning. Stir in fresh parsley or basil.
  5. Serve: Serve warm over pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender.
  • This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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