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.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Course Main dish, sauce
Cuisine Italian
- 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
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.
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.