Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce is a simple, flavorful tomato sauce made with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, and dried herbs simmered together until thick and rich.
Ingredients
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoonn salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Blend with an immersion blender for a smoother texture if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
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Notes
- Cook the onion until soft: Let the onion sauté until it’s translucent so it sweetens and blends smoothly into the sauce.
- Stir the tomato paste in well: Tomato paste can clump, so stir it in thoroughly before simmering for the smoothest texture.
- Simmer uncovered: Let the sauce simmer uncovered so it thickens naturally and the flavors concentrate.
- Blend if you want it smooth: An immersion blender makes the sauce feel more like a restaurant-style marinara, but it’s optional.
- Taste at the end: Tomatoes vary, so adjust salt, pepper, and herbs after simmering to get the flavor just right. dried herbs for fresh ones if available, adding them near the end for the best flavor.
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