Easy Marinara Sauce
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This rich and flavorful homemade marinara sauce is made with simple pantry ingredients and can be customized to be vegan or buttery and rich. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or meal prep, this sauce freezes well for easy weeknight dinners.
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ingredients
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced `
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (omit for vegan option)
- 56 ounces crushed tomatoes, with juice
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium grated carrot (optional: balances acidity of tomatoes)
Method
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened.
Step 3
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 4
Add the butter (if using), Italian seasoning, and grated carrot (if using).
Step 5
Cook for 5 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, including their juice, and stir well.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 8
Taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Step 9
Serve over capellini, topped with grated pecorino and fresh basil.
Step 10
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze in portions for up to 3 months.