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Marinara Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes

Jyoti Behrani
This homemade marinara sauce recipe with fresh tomatoes is a delicious and simple sauce that is perfect for pasta dishes, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Made with just a few simple ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, onion, and herbs, this sauce is easy to prepare and burst with fresh flavor.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16 ounces
Calories 33 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS FOR MARINARA SAUCE

  • 2 lbs fresh, ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, grated
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1– 2 teaspoon sugar or preferred sweetener (optional)
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper, adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Prep for Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

  • Dice the tomatoes and onions. Peel and mince the garlic.

Instant Pot Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

  • Turn ON sauté (more), when it displays “HOT”, add oil.
  • Add garlic and onions, and saute for 30-60 seconds.
  • Add dried basil, oregano, and garlic powder, and saute for 30-60 seconds. Turn OFF saute mode.
  • Add tomatoes, carrots, fresh basil, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Close the IP lid, and turn ON Manual / Pressure Cook (high) for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes.
  • Open the IP lid, using a hand blender, and carefully blend the sauce to the desired consistency.
  • OPTIONAL: Turn ON saute (less), and cook the sauce for 3-5 minutes to the desired consistency. Add sugar, or preferred sweetener to balance the tartness in the sauce.
  • Let the sauce cool down, and transfer it into a clean, air-tight glass container.
  • This recipe yields around 16 ounces of Marinara sauce. The sauce stays fresh for up to a week in the refrigerator.

Stovetop Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes

  • In a heavy bottom pot or a Dutch oven, follow the recipe as discussed earlier. Saute onions, garlic, spices.
  • Add tomatoes, carrots, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Cook the tomatoes, stirring occasionally until almost all the moisture has evaporated. This will take around 25-30 minutes. The rest of the recipe is the same as Instant Pot.
  • Adjust the heat, to prevent any splattering of the sauce. You can also use a lid or a splatter screen.

Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips for the Best Homemade Marinara Sauce with Fresh Tomatoes
  2. Frequently Asked Questions
  3. Serving Suggestions

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Marinara Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes
Amount per Serving
Calories
33
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.3
g
2
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
6
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
169
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
1132
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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