Use this simple homemade marinara sauce for pastas, meatballs, pizza, and as a dipping sauce! This is one of the easiest sauces to make from scratch and is perfect for the freezer.
Add the tomatoes and seasonings to the pot and stir to combine.
Simmer for 15 minutes or until ready to serve.
Notes
This recipe yields 28 oz. which is sufficient for 16 oz. (or 1 lb.) of pasta. The nutrition information is per serving and there are 6 servings in this recipe.Optional Additions:
Salt Pork: (2 oz. sliced thin.) Sauté in the olive oil for 5 minutes to add flavor to the pan. Discard, then add garlic and proceed as outlined.
Finely Diced Onions: (3 Tbsp.) Heat with olive oil for 3 minutes before garlic is added.
Fresh Basil: 6 leaves, sliced into strips. Stir in at the end.
Using Fresh Tomatoes
28 oz. of fresh tomatoes can be used in this recipe. You can even make these easy roasted tomatoes or use my canned tomatoes for this recipe.
To remove the skins: Cut the fresh tomatoes in half and place cut-side-down on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil for just a few minutes, until you see the skins pucker up and loosen. Let cool enough to touch and the skins will slide right off!