A thick and hearty marina sauce goes with so many dishes like, spaghetti, pizza and yummy meatballs. Try you hand at making this delicious tomato-based marinara sauce that doesn’t take a lot of time nor ingredients. Perfect sauce for some of our favorite recipes.
We love using a thick and hearty marinara sauce on top of pasta.
Simple Marinara Sauce – a Hearty Sauce made with Crushed Tomatoes
When you say “made from scratch” or “homemade cooking,” it brings up feelings of love and warmth. Nothing beats a home cooked meal that was fussed over for hours. Well, most of us don’t have time to fuss over dinner and some days it’s all we can do just to stop and think about what’s for dinner.
This simple homemade spaghetti with marinara sauce actually tastes like a sauce that was fussed over. If you have 15 minutes and just a few pantry items then you are well on your way to a delizioso dinner!
And did we mention simple? And did we mention SPAGHETTI?
Ingredients Needed for Hearty Marinara Sauce:
- Olive Oil – we use extra virgin
- Butter – salted butter
- Yellow Onion – chopped fine
- Cloves of fresh garlic
- Crushed tomatoes
- Fresh or Dried parsley
- Fresh or Dried basil
Your family will fall in love with this delicious homemade marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, cut in half
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 3-4 cloves garlic, diced fine
- 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
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Gently saute garlic in butter and olive oil until garlic is soft. Do not burn the garlic.
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Add parsley and lightly salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 30 seconds.
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Stir in crushed tomatoes, basil and salt.
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Add the 2 halves of the onion.
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Simmer sauce for 10 -12 minutes.
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Discard the onion and serve the sauce over your favorite pasta.
What to Do with This Hearty Marinara Sauce
There are so many delicious things you can do with this easy marinara sauce.
- Drop your homemade meatballs into this sauce and have spaghetti & meatballs for dinner.
- Add a touch of homemade marinara sauce to your sautéed vegetables. Don’t forget the fresh Parmesan cheese!
- Serve with crispy mozzarella sticks.
- Use as a delicious pizza sauce
- Use in your favorite lasagna dish
Delizioso Marinara!
You will also love our Turkey Meatball Recipe to go with this Delicious Simple Homemade Marinara Sauce.
What Makes a Great Marinara Sauce?
- Quality ingredients – Start with high-quality ingredients. Use fresh, ripe tomatoes when they’re in season or opt for good-quality canned tomatoes when fresh ones are not available. One of our favorite ingredients is San Marzano tomatoes, known for their sweetness and low acidity, are popular for making marinara sauce.
- Fresh herbs and aromatics – The combination of fresh garlic, onions, and basil adds depth and complexity to the sauce. Chop the garlic and onions finely and sauté them gently in olive oil to release their flavors without burning them.
Marinara sauce is a classic Italian tomato sauce that is widely used in Italian cuisine. It is a simple and flavorful sauce made primarily from tomatoes, garlic, onions, olive oil, and various herbs and seasonings. The name “marinara” is derived from the Italian word “marinaro,” which means “sailor.” It is believed to have been created by sailors or fishermen in southern Italy, who would prepare it with basic ingredients they had on hand.
Try Some of Our Favorite Family Recipes:
Spaghetti and Frozen Meatballs
Buttered Spaghetti
Spaghetti with Ground Beef and Ragu Sauce
