Classic Marinara Sauce
This classic marinara sauce will not only leave your kitchen smelling fantastic, but it will take your Italian recipes to another level!
Servings: 6 ½ cups
Calories: 70kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small white onion, diced ¼” (~1 cup)
- 1 medium stalk celery, diced ¼” (~½ cup)
- 1 medium carrot, diced ¼” (~½ cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped (~1 Tablespoon)
- ¼ cup Marsala or red wine
- 2, 28-ounce cans crushed San Marzano tomatoes*
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste (~2 teaspoons kosher salt recommended)
Instructions
- Heat a 4 quart saucepan over medium low heat. Add olive oil. Once shimmering, add onion, celery, and carrots and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Sauté for ~8 minutes or until onions turn translucent. Add garlic and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add wine to the pan and scrape up any brown bits that are stuck to the pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes or until wine is mostly evaporated.
- Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Use ¼ cup of water to rinse out the tomato cans and add to pan. Bring to a boil, then partially cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes.
- Season with additional salt to taste. Blend for a smooth sauce or leave as is, and use for pizza, pasta, and more. Enjoy!
Notes
*You can also use whole San Marzano tomatoes, and plan to blend it once done!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup (≈120 g) | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1080IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.2mg