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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Homemade Marinara Sauce

This easy Homemade Marinara Sauce is filled with fresh flavors for a quick pasta sauce to be served over your favorite noodles; a meal the family will love. 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Sarah McMinn

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup white onion, diced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • pinch of cayenne
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
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Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet set over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent and fragrant 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the red wine to the onion/garlic mixture and simmer until most the liquid has evaporated.
  • Stir in tomatoes, maple syrup, salt, and spices. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered, until sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust flavors as desired. 
  • Stir in fresh basil and serve over your favorite pasta or let cool to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 845mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 20.5mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 2.7mg