Name: Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion; 3 cloves garlic; 28 ounces crushed tomatoes; 0.25 cup basil; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp kosher salt

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Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce

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Ingredients

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Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 yellow onionpeeled and chopped

3 cloves garlicminced

28 ounces crushed tomatoes for best quality and flavor; use San Marzano tomatoes

¼ cup basilfreshly chopped

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 tsp granulated sugar

1 tsp kosher saltplus more to taste

Instructions

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium low heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds.

Add the crushed tomatoes, basil, tomato paste, sugar, and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir to combine and simmer uncovered over low heat for 20-30 minutes. The longer the sauce simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Tomato Paste 🍅
Cook the tomato paste in olive oil for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients to deepen its umami flavor and eliminate any metallic taste.
Caramelize Your Onions First 🧅
Cook diced onions in olive oil for 4-5 minutes until golden and translucent before adding garlic to build a rich, sweet foundation for your sauce.
Strategic Sugar Balancing ⚖️
Add sugar gradually and taste as you go—start with a pinch to counteract acidity, rather than using a fixed amount, as different tomato brands vary in natural sweetness.
Reserve Basil for Finishing 🌿
Add fresh basil in the final 2-3 minutes of cooking to preserve its delicate flavor and vibrant color instead of simmering it away for 30 minutes.
Use Whole Peeled Tomatoes When Possible 🍊
If you can find them, whole peeled tomatoes offer superior flavor and texture compared to crushed tomatoes—simply crush them by hand as the sauce simmers.