Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce
Nothing beats classic homemade marinara sauce made from scratch with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil simmered on the stove. And it doubles as a pizza sauce!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 59kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup grated onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute for 5-7 minutes, until translucent and soft.
- Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper and sugar and stir to combine. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil and olive oil. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 9mg | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg