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Homemade Marinara Sauce

This moist and rich tomato sauce is pure heaven. Filled with fresh herbs and authentic Italian flavors. Gives you the flexibility to add as much or as little salt as you desire. Prepared in minutes and then simmered for 6 hours which will fill your house with an incredible aroma.

I find canned San Marzano plum tomatoes give the best flavour for this recipe. However, any canned tomato will work. The remaining ingredients are pantry items that you likely have in your house already.

Serve this sauce over your favorite noodles, spiralized veggies, or use in your lasagna recipes. I like to make a big batch of this sauce and freeze it so I have it on hand when needed. Will last up to 6 months in the freezer and 4-5 days in the refrigerator.

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Homemade Marinara Sauce

This moist and rich tomato sauce is pure heaven. Filled with fresh herbs and authentic Italian flavors. Gives you the flexibility to add as much or as little salt as you desire.
Course Main dish, sauce
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 13 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 156ml can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable stock
  • 2 796ml cans, diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sea salt, more to taste, if desired
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan or cast iron pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion; cook stirring frequently, for approx. 5 minutes or until onion is soft.
  • Add garlic and tomato paste; cook stirring, for 1 minute.
  • Add vegetable stock and stir constantly for aprox 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 hour. (can keep it simmering for up to 6 hours to create a richer flavour)
  • Add basil and oregano. Serve warm.

Notes

Storage. This sauce keeps refrigerated for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Or freeze for up to 6 months.
If you prefer a smooth sauce, wait for the sauce to cool, and use a hand immersion blender.