Marinara Sauce
Marinara Sauce is a key ingredient in Italian cuisine, and when it comes to marinara, there's no substitute for homemade! This easy recipe combines San Marzano tomatoes with onions, garlic, shredded carrots, and fresh herbs in a flavorful sauce that will take any dish to the next level!
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Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 55kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 28 oz. can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- 28 oz. can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan on medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and carrots and saute 3-5 minutes, until tender.
- Add the tomato paste to the saucepan and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes to caramelize.
- To the same pan, add the tomatoes, herbs, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup water. Stirring occasionally, bring the mixture to a low boil.
- Reduce the heat to simmer; simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to crush tomatoes to desired consistency.
Notes
Recipe variations:
- Substitute any variety of tomatoes (whole, diced, crushed)
- Add additional garlic cloves according to taste
- Substitute 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar for the shredded carrots
- Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
- Use additional fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or parsley
- Add additional vegetables to the onion, garlic & carrot mixture (e.g. mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini)
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g