Savory Homemade Comfort Food to Brighten Your Day

Savory Homemade Comfort Food to Brighten Your Day

This savory homemade marinara sauce is a quick and easy way to elevate your pasta dishes with rich flavor and freshness.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Resting Time 2

Total Time 42

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 tablespoons Olive oil good quality
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 medium Onion finely chopped
28 ounces Crushed tomatoes preferably San Marzano
2 tablespoons Tomato paste

For the Flavor

1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
1 teaspoon Oregano dried or fresh
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper freshly cracked
1 teaspoon Sugar

For the Finish

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
to taste pinch Red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

Large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 finely chopped onion. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the onion is translucent.
Add 28 ounces of crushed tomatoes and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, stir and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Stir in 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and salt and pepper to taste, simmer for another 5 minutes.
Just before serving, stir in 1/4 cup of chopped fresh basil and let wilt for a minute before serving.
Drizzle olive oil on top, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use quality tomatoes for the best flavor and add fresh basil at the end to preserve its color and flavor.

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