Quick Fresh Basil Marinara
Quick Fresh Basil Marinara
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 can
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, packed, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 2
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Add the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and granulated sugar. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15 minutes, or up to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, or use as a base for other dishes.
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Fresh Basil Marinara
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, small, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 1 can
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, packed, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 2
Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to deepen its flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour in the crushed tomatoes. Add the dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and granulated sugar. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for at least 15 minutes, or up to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Remove the sauce from the heat. Stir in the fresh basil, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, or use as a base for other dishes.