How to Make Best Marinara - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a delicious homemade marinara sauce. Whether you're using it as a base for your favorite pasta dish, as a dipping sauce for garlic bread, or as a topping for homemade pizza, a good marinara sauce can truly make a meal. The best part about making your own marinara sauce is that you can customize it to your own taste, and it's surprisingly simple to make!

If you've never tried making your own marinara sauce before, don't worry. This recipe for the best marinar...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 ½ (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic and celery and cook until soft. Pour in tomatoes and tomato paste, stir, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; simmer 15 minutes, uncovered. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    143 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 494mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 27mg
    • Calcium: 100mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 958mg