Easy Marinara Sauce Recipe
Homemade sauce doesn't have to be left for Sundays. This easy marinara sauce simmers for just 20 minutes and only requires 8 ingredients! It's perfect for your weeknight pasta. And as a bonus, it makes a darn good pizza sauce too.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 TBSP olive oil
- 1/3 cup minced sweet onion
- 3 garlic cloves, grated or minced
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp sea salt, more to taste
- 3 TBSP chopped fresh oregano
- 2 TBSP chopped fresh basil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)—add more if you want it spicier
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the onions and sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, then increase the heat to medium-high to bring to a simmer (not a full boil). Once simmering, stir in the salt, oregano, basil, bay leaf, and chili flakes if using. Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 15-20 minutes. Taste and adjust if needed.
Notes
If the sauce tastes too acidic or “tinny”, stir in 1/4 tsp of baking soda. This will neutralize the acidity in the sauce by raising the pH level, resulting in a smoother flavor. Wait a few minutes before tasting the sauce again.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
