Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce

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This marinara sauce with fresh tomatoes is rich and flavorful. Great for use in pasta, lasagna, and other casseroles. A great recipe for using up extra-ripe tomatoes from your garden!

Submitted by KerriWarmus

Updated on June 12, 2024

homemade tomato sauce in pot with wooden spoon

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
8 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
½ cup red wine
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Directions

Gather the ingredients.
Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tomatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.
Stir in red wine, honey, basil, oregano, marjoram, salt, black pepper, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper; simmer and cook until herbs have flavored the sauce, about 30 minutes more.
Add balsamic vinegar; still well to combine. Discard bay leaf.

Cook’s Note

It's easy to double the batch and freeze half — it freezes well.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

147	Calories
7g	Fat
17g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 147
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	9%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Sodium 403mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g	5%
Vitamin C 34mg	37%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 666mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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