Marinara Sauce (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
Features:
Soy-Free
Gluten-Free
Nut-Free
Grain-Free
Nutrition:
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Simmer uncovered — letting steam escape is what thickens the sauce as it cooks; covering the pot traps moisture and keeps it thin.
Instructions:
- Sauté the Onion: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
- Add Garlic: Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes & Herbs: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Finish: Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
- Store: Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes: Read through the full recipe before starting so you have all ingredients prepped and ready to go.
Tips: Taste and adjust seasoning at the end — flavors mellow and meld as the mixture sits.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Swaps: Feel free to swap in seasonal vegetables or pantry staples you have on hand, adjusting cook time as needed.
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The olive oil brings fruity depth and helps carry the other flavors. The onion adds sweetness and depth as it cooks down. The garlic builds a savory, aromatic base. The canned crushed tomatoes adds bright acidity and juicy body.
Marinara Sauce (Vegan)
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (28 oz) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, torn
Why These Ingredients:
A few ingredients do most of the work in this recipe. The olive oil brings fruity depth and helps carry the other flavors. The onion adds sweetness and depth as it cooks down. The garlic builds a savory, aromatic base. The canned crushed tomatoes adds bright acidity and juicy body.
Prep:
Simmer uncovered — letting steam escape is what thickens the sauce as it cooks; covering the pot traps moisture and keeps it thin.
Instructions:
- Sauté the Onion: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
- Add Garlic: Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add Tomatoes & Herbs: Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes, if using.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- Finish: Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
- Store: Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
