Marinara Sauce From Scratch Recipe

Name: Marinara Sauce From Scratch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds tomatoes; 1 yellow onion; 1/4 olive oil; 5 cloves minced; 1 bunch basil; oregano a few sprigs if fresh or 1 Tbls dried; 1 sprig rosemary; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; sea salt

Servings: persons

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["Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Core the tomatoes and make a shallow X cut at
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the other end. Drop the tomatoes a few
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at a time into the boiling water for about 30 seconds, then remove to an ice bath. Peel & roughly chop.", "Prep the rest of the ingredients.", "Heat a soup pot or deep skillet on medium high, add the olive oil onions, red pepper flakes & a bit of salt & pepper.", "Cook for 5-7 minutes until the onions are soft. Add in the garlic & cook about 30 seconds longer.", "Toss the tomatoes in the pot, stir, cover & bring to a simmer for about 20 minutes.", "Uncover, add the wine & herbs, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer & cook for another 45 minutes.", "Check the seasoning & adjust to taste.", "Remove the rosemary sprig.", "At this point you can leave as is for a chunkier sauce or do like I did & blend or a smoother finish. An immersion blender works really well for this.", "Congrat`s, you`ve just made Marinara Sauce from Scratch."]

113

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds tomatoes, 1 yellow onion, 1/4 olive oil, 5 cloves minced, and more.

Yes, Marinara Sauce From Scratch falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marinara Sauce From Scratch

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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