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5 from 4 votes

Homemade Marinara Sauce

A perfectly seasoned meatless tomato based sauce for pasta, dipping, or use on pizza.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: canned tomatoes, garlic, old fashioned
Yield: 8 cups
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded (about 2 carrots)
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp. dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Optional: crushed red pepper for spicy heat

Instructions

  • In large pot, heat olive oil and melt butter. Add onions, carrots, and garlic. Sauté over medium heat until onions turn opaque and start to soften.
  • Add both cans of tomatoes, undrained. Stir in oregano, salt, pepper, and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
  • Optional: add crushed red pepper for a spicy heat. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in a sealed container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
To freeze: place in a sealed container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 417mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2924IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg