This homemade Marinara Sauce is great for dipping mozzarella sticks, pizza, breadsticks, and so much more! You'll adore this easy sauce that's ready in half an hour.
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Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and cook the onions until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Smooth Sauce: If you want the sauce super smooth, pour the onions, tomatoes, and seasonings into a blender. Blend till smooth, then pour back into the sauce pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
Chunkier Sauce: Or, if you like it chunkier, add the remaining ingredients to the onions and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve immediately over pasta, or meat, as desired.
Notes
Storing: Marinara sauce is easy to store - just place it in a jar or other airtight container, and refrigerate for 3 - 5 days.
Freezing: To freeze, cool down the marinara, transfer it to freezer containers, and freeze for up to six months. Thaw in the fridge before using.
Herbs: For an herbier variation, add a sprig of fresh rosemary, sage, or thyme.
Cheese: For a cheesy version, add some freshly grated parmesan.
Cream: Make a gorgeous creamy version by adding half a cup of heavy cream.
Texture: Like a chunkier sauce? Just leave it un-blended! For a smoother texture, blend it for a longer time.