Go Back
Print
Recipe Image
Notes
Nutrition Label
–
+
servings
Smaller
Normal
Larger
Marinara Sauce
Sapana Behl
Marinara sauce is a very flavorful and delicious red pasta sauce that tastes absolutely amazing when made at home from scratch.
5
from 1 vote
Print Recipe
Pin Recipe
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
2
Jars
Calories
142
kcal
Equipment
Saucepan
Hand Blender
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
kg
tomatoes
chopped or 3 cans of chopped tomatoes
2-3
onions
chopped
1
bulb of garlic
minced
15-20
basil leaves
chopped or 2 teaspoons dry basil
1
teaspoon
dry oregano
2
teaspoon
pepper
salt to taste
1/4
cup
olive oil
extra virgin
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a pan and add garlic and onions. Saute until onions are soft.
Add basil, oregano, salt, and pepper followed by tomatoes.
Stir and cook covered until tomatoes are soft. Stir in between.
Now either mash the tomatoes with a spatula or use an immersion blender to blend it.
Cook for 2-3 minutes more. Remove from heat and serve warm tossed with pasta.
Store the leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze up to a few months.
Notes
You can use canned chopped tomatoes to make the sauce.
Fresh herbs taste better but you can always use dried ones if you can't source the fresh.
You can also add chilly flakes or paprika for some kick in the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving:
0.5
cup
Calories:
142
kcal
Carbohydrates:
15.6
g
Protein:
2.9
g
Fat:
8.9
g
Saturated Fat:
1.9
g
Sodium:
40
mg
Potassium:
526
mg
Fiber:
3.5
g
Sugar:
6.8
g
Calcium:
53
mg
Iron:
1
mg
Keyword
farfalle in marinara sauce, homemade marinara sauce, how to make marinara sauce, italian marinara sauce
Tried this recipe?
Mention
@Behlsapana
or tag
#cookingwithsapana
!