Quick & Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce
This marinara sauce is super quick and easy to make and is sure to impress! Featuring fresh basil and tomato purée, the flavors really come through after 25 minutes simmering on the stove.
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 4-6 servings your favorite pasta depending on how much sauce you like
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup fresh basil chopped
- 4 tomatoes blended until pureed
- 1 cup canned tomato pureé
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp salt to taste
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or other vegan liquid sweetener
- vegan crumble, sausage, or other meat alternative optional
Instructions
- Make your favorite pasta and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the onions and let cook for 4-5 minutes - until they start to become translucent.
- Add the garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning and sticking.
- Add the basil and cook for 2 mins, continue to stir frequently.
- Add the blended tomatoes and tomato pureé and mix in. Bring to a simmer and add the oregano, salt, and maple syrup.
- Let simmer for 25 minutes, uncovered. If you are using a meat alternative, add that in with about 10 minutes left.
- After the 25 minutes, add the pasta into the sauce and mix in well. Alternatively, dole out the past into bowls and pour the sauce on top. Serve hot!
Notes
You can store this sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or bring to a simmer again on the stovetop.