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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Easy homemade marinara sauce made with garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. Perfect for pasta or pizza, and it’s ready in just 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 59 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can tomato puree 29 oz
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sugar More is needed

Optional Topping

  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Be careful not to let it burn.
  • Pour in the tomato puree and stir in the oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).
  • Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust the sugar and seasoning as needed.
  • Stir in fresh basil at the end, if using, and let it wilt slightly before serving over your favorite pasta or use as a pizza sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 599mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy, Homemade, One Pan
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