Simple Homemade Marinara Sauce
With just 7 ingredients, this homemade marinara sauce is super simple to make. Just open a couple of cans of San Marzano tomatoes, simmer with garlic, onions, and a couple of seasonings, and you have a perfect homemade tomato sauce in less than an hour.
Servings: 7 cups
Ingredients
- 2 28 oz cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 parmesan cheese rind (optional)
- pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large sauce pan, add oil and onions, sauté over medium heat about 5 minutes (until the onions begin to soften)
- Smash each clove roughly on a cutting board using the side of your knife, then add them to your pot whole. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if desired).
- Add tomatoes one by one, squeezing each tomato gently to break it up and release the juices, and any liquid from the cans. Add parmesan rind (if desired).
- Bring to boil, and reduce heat to simmer uncovered 45 minutes to one hour until desired consistency is reached.
- When finished, remove cheese rind and discard, smash garlic cloves using a wooden spoon against the side of the pot. Leave as is for a rustic sauce or puree using a blender or immersion blender if desired.
Notes
Adding parmesan rind to the sauce as it cooks is optional, but it adds an extra layer of flavor and umami. I keep a bag of old parmesan rinds in the freezer so I have them on hand for tossing in sauces and soups as they simmer.
If you prefer your marinara sauce spicier, you can add in a pinch or two of crushed red pepper to your taste.
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