Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce
Homemade marinara sauce is easier than you think! This Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce is a classic, and it freezes quite nicely, too!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 332kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1½ tsp minced garlic
- ½ medium white onion coarsely chopped into large pieces
- 1 large carrot peeled and chopped into 3/4" pieces
- 1 celery stalk chopped into 3/4" pieces
- 2 28 oz cans peeled plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 1 6 oz can tomato paste
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or stockpot, add the olive oil, garlic, onion, carrot, and celery. Saute over medium heat for 18-20 minutes, or until onion begins to turn soft and translucent in color.
- Reduce heat to low and add cans of tomatoes (do not drain cans) and tomato paste. Stir well and simmer on low, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 hours or until carrots are soft to the touch.
- Add basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well and continue simmering on low for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Using an immersion blender, process the sauce until completely smooth.
Nutrition
Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 2084mg | Potassium: 2774mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 3322IU | Vitamin C: 131mg | Calcium: 432mg | Iron: 14mg
