Homemade Marinara
Easy homemade marinara is easy and only requires pantry staple items.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Chopped onion
- 3 cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 28 oz Can whole peeled tomatoes
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried basil
- 1 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
Heat the olive oil over medium heat and cook the onions for about 3 minutes until soft.
Add the garlic, red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil, and cook for one minute.
Add the can of tomatos, wash the can out with 1/4 cup water.
I use a potato masher to mash the tomatoes.
Add the sugar and simmer a minumim of 30 minutes, I prefur 45 minutes.
Use an emertion blender, food proccer or blender for puree the sauce.
If not using right away let come to room temperature before storing in the fridge.
Keyword marinara, red sauce