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| Classic Marinara Sauce |
Make Classic Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce is
- a tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions. Variations include capers, olives, spices, and a dash of wine.
- a tomato-based sauce with a deep, rich tomato flavor.
- The marinara sauce originated in Naples, Italy, in the 16th century. The sauce was made initially by sailors and fishermen, who would prepare it on board their ships using simple ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. The sauce was named “marinara,” which means “of the mariner,” to reflect its origins.
Ingredients:
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
3. Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).
5. Simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve over pasta or use as a base for pizza or meatballs.
2. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
3. Stir in minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar (if using).
5. Simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve over pasta or use as a base for pizza or meatballs.