Quick and simple marinara sauce with tomatoes, fresh basil, and garlic. It can be used as a pasta sauce, with meatballs, or for a dipping sauce. It's a great sauce to keep on hand in the freezer for a quick meal!
12 servings
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10 min
35 min
45 min
Heat a large pot or dutch oven then add in olive oil. Sweat onions for about 10 minutes until softening and translucent. Then add in garlic.
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Mix in tomato paste and stir with the onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes to allow tomato paste to darken and caramelize.
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Pour in tomatoes, water, and oregano. Break up large tomato chunks with a potato masher to desired consistency. If you want a really smooth sauce you can use an immersion blender.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Add in fresh basil. Cook uncovered for about 20 minutes. If you're cooking with meatballs, add them in now.
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Cook pasta to al dente. Toss homemade marinara sauce with a splash of pasta water and cooked pasta. Enjoy! Top with meatballs or chicken parm.
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