How to Make Chunky Marinara Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chunky marinara sauce is a classic Italian pasta sauce that is flavorful, hearty, and versatile. This sauce is perfect for topping your favorite pasta dishes, as a dipping sauce for breadsticks, or as a base for homemade pizza. The key to a delicious chunky marinara sauce is using high-quality, fresh ingredients and allowing the flavors to meld together over a slow simmer.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring frequently.
  • Nutrition

    54 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 443mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 242mg