Description
This homemade marinara sauce recipe delivers a classic Italian flavor with simple, fresh ingredients. Made from sautéed garlic, plum tomatoes, and a blend of herbs, this sauce simmers quickly to create a rich and vibrant base perfect for pasta, dipping, or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz. plum tomatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3-4 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering to prepare for sautéing.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden but not burnt.
- Prepare tomatoes: Using an immersion blender, regular blender, or food mill, blend the 28 oz. plum tomatoes until smooth or your desired consistency.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the blended tomatoes into the saucepan with the garlic. Add 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 3-4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Stir well to combine all flavors.
- Simmer the sauce: Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve the marinara sauce hot over pasta or your favorite dishes.
Notes
- For a chunkier sauce, pulse the tomatoes less when blending.
- Fresh herbs like basil can be added for extra flavor variation.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best taste.
- Adjust salt to taste based on dietary preferences.
