How to Make Marinara Sauce - Easy Gluten-Free Homemade Tomato Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make Marinara sauce with this classic Italian Sauce Recipe that originates in Naples. It is made with a few simple ingredients and traditionally uses canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, and fresh herbs to create a rich tomato sauce and can be used on many dishes including pasta, meatballs, parmigiana, or seafood.
Equipment
- Large Stainless Steel Frying Pan or skillet
- Garlic press
- Chef Knife
- Wooden Cutting Board
- Glass jars with lids (for storage)
Ingredients
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 3-4 garlic cloves grated
- 1 large can 17oz. 490g of whole plum tomatoes (use the best canned plum tomatoes you can afford)
- 2-3 strands of Fresh basil
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium heat, Saute onion and garlic in a splash of olive oil until golden (5 minutes maximum).Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 yellow onion, 3-4 garlic cloves
- Add the canned tomatoes and mash them into the onion with the back of a spoon (or a potato masher). Season to taste with salt and pepper, and mix well.1 large can 17oz.
- Reduce heat to low, add strands of fresh basil, and oregano, and gently mix into the sauce.2-3 strands of Fresh basil, 1 tsp Dried Oregano, Salt and black pepper to taste
- Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, remove the basil strands, check the seasoning, and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.
- Give the sauce one last mix, and serve. (optionally, blend the sauce for a smooth consistency).
- Allow to cool before adding to a jar for storage. Your homemade marinara sauce will up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight jar or container.