This easy homemade marinara sauce recipe is the best! So easy to make with made with simple ingredients. This delicious marinara will quickly become a family favorite!
1 (32-ounce can)crushed tomatoesor 4 pounds fresh tomatoes (chopped and mashed with a potato masher)
1/2teaspoonoregano
1/2teaspoonfresh thyme
Optional Ingredients:
pinchred pepper flakesif you like spicy marinara sauce
1-2wholecarrotsdiced (to balance the acidity of the tomatoes)
splashbalsamic vinegarto balance the acidity of the tomatoes and the sweetness of the marinara sauce.
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add garlic and onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. If adding carrots to your sauce to balance sweetness, add them along with the onions. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your preference.
Simmer until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Use an immersion blender or food processor to reach the desired consistency of your marinara sauce (optional).
Notes
If you prefer a smooth marinara sauce, simply blend until it reaches the consistency you prefer. You can use an immersion blender, a standard blender, or even a food processor.
Substitute 1 teaspoon Stone House Seasoning for the fresh garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper in the recipe!
Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes Recipe
Substitute 4 pounds of fresh tomatoes for the canned tomatoes in the recipe. Pulse the tomatoes (with the peelings on them) in a food process or cut them into chunks and press them with a potato masher. You will have bits of tomato peelings and the seeds remaining in the marinara sauce, but it will be delicious!
Storage Tips
To store. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep for about 1 week.To make ahead. Prepare and cool. Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator. Reheat and serve.To freeze. Prepare and cool completely. Store in an airtight, freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 6 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat and serve.