Ina Garten Marinara Sauce Recipe
This Ina Garten Marinara Sauce recipe is simple, fresh and full of warm flavor. It is one of the easiest sauces you can make at home. The taste feels rich, bright and comforting. You can enjoy it with pasta, pizza or meat dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 can 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
Heat the oil
- Warm olive oil in a saucepan. Let it heat until it shimmers slightly on top.
Cook the onions
- Add chopped onions. Cook until soft and light golden. Stir often for even cooking.
Add the garlic
- Add minced garlic. Cook only one minute. Garlic burns fast so keep stirring gently.
Add tomatoes
- Pour in crushed tomatoes. Mix well with the onions and garlic. Keep the heat low.
Add seasonings
- Add salt, pepper, sugar, oregano and tomato paste. Stir until everything blends perfectly.
Simmer the sauce
- Let the sauce cook on low heat. Simmer for 20 minutes until flavors become rich.
Add the basil
- Stir in fresh basil. Turn off the heat. Basil adds fresh aroma to the warm sauce.
Taste and adjust
- Taste the sauce. Add extra salt or sugar if needed. Keep it balanced and smooth.
Notes
- Use good olive oil for the best flavor.
- Cook onions slowly for sweeter taste.
- Add sugar to cut tomato acidity.
- Use fresh basil for rich aroma.
- Simmer longer for deeper flavor.