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Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce

A simple and authentic Italian marinara sauce made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Perfect for pasta, meatballs, and homemade dishes.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Keyword classic marinara recipe, easy tomato sauce, Homemade Marinara, homemade pasta sauce, Italian marinara sauce, Marinara Sauce, Simple Marinara
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 Cups
Author Little Messy Kitchen

Equipment

  • Hand Blender
  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 28 oz Plum Tomatoes
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 3-4 tbsp Fresh Parsley Roughly Chopped
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Blend the plum tomatoes using an immersion blender, regular blender, or food mill.
  • Add the tomatoes and seasonings to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

  • Simmer longer for a deeper, richer flavor.
  • Add a pinch of sugar if the sauce tastes too acidic.
  • Use high-quality canned tomatoes for best results.
  • Sauce can be stored or frozen for later use.