Super Simple Marinara Sauce Recipe Cookie and Kate from cookieandkate.com
Introduction
Marinara sauce is a classic Italian tomato sauce that is commonly used for pasta dishes, pizza, and as a dipping sauce. It is a simple and versatile sauce that can be made with just a few ingredients. In this recipe, we will show you how to make a delicious marinara sauce at home.
Ingredients
The following are the ingredients you will need to make this marinara sauce:
2 cans of whole peeled tomatoes (28 oz each)
1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Follow these simple instructions to make your marinara sauce:
Remove the tomatoes from the can and place them in a bowl. Crush the tomatoes with your hands or a fork until they are in small pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it is soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the saucepan and cook for another minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 30 minutes or until it has thickened.
Stir in the chopped fresh basil leaves and remove the saucepan from the heat.
Your marinara sauce is now ready to use!
Nutrition
This marinara sauce recipe makes about 4 cups of sauce. Here is the nutrition information for one cup of marinara sauce:
Calories: 160
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 590mg
Total Carbohydrates: 8g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 2g
Variations
There are many variations of marinara sauce that you can make depending on your taste preferences. Here are some ideas:
Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
Use fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes for a lighter and fresher flavor.
Add other herbs such as oregano or thyme for more depth of flavor.
Add some chopped vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, or celery for more texture.
Add some red wine to the saucepan and let it simmer for a few minutes for a richer and deeper flavor.
Conclusion
Making marinara sauce at home is easy and budget-friendly. You can store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it for up to three months. Use this delicious marinara sauce for your pasta dishes, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
