Name: Roasted Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce (Easy + Freezer-Friendly)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 & 1/4 cups chopped onion; 3 tablespoons minced garlic (or 3/4 plump bulb); 2 (28 oz.) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes; 1 (14.5 oz.) can diced fire roasted tomatoes; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup chopped basil, loosely packed

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It’s hard to beat a simple dish of fresh pasta topped with marinara sauce.

Real-food ingredients + freezer-friendly

We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but most store-bought sauces are loaded with excess calories, highly processed oils, mounds of salt and refined sugars (some more than a bowl of Fruity Pebbles!). The key to a healthy, yet flavorful sauce is using quality ingredients.

Thank goodness, making your own homemade version is easier than you think and is an absolutely delicious complement to a variety of foods.

Once you make this marinara sauce, you’ll never want to buy jarred sauce again. Plan to make extra and keep it on hand in the freezer to use for a quick meal on a busy night. It’s a winner every time!

Some of our favorite ways to use marinara sauce:

BBQ brisket
Bloody Marys
Chicken Parmesan
Cocktail sauce
Eggplant Parmesan
Italian Quesadilla: sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, spinach and chicken.
Jambalaya
Lasagna
Meatloaf
Mussels
Omelet
Orzo
Penne pasta
Pizza
Polenta
Poor man’s Parmesan: one slice of bread topped with sauce, a slice of mozzarella and broiled until cheese is golden and bubbly
Ratatouille
Risotto
Salsa
Soup Base
Spaghetti
Spaghetti Squash
Spanish rice
Tapenade
Tomato and basil linguine
To top Baked Macaroni and Cheese
To top fish fillets or shrimp
Poached cod: Simmer sauce in a pot; add cod fillets, cover and cook until just firm.
Veal cutlets
Vodka penne: Simmer 1/2 cup Greek yogurt and 3 cups sauce in a skillet for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 2-3 tablespoons vodka. Toss with cooked penne.

Roasted Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce (Easy + Freezer-Friendly)

Course: ,
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 6 cups 1x

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Description

This Roasted Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce uses sautéed garlic combined with fire-roasted tomatoes, red pepper, fresh basil and a variety of herbs to create a savory, rich flavor that will please your palate. Once you make this marinara sauce, you’ll never want to buy jarred sauce again. Plan to make extra and keep it on hand in the freezer to use for a quick meal on a busy night. It’s a winner every time!

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 & 1/4 cups chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic (or 3/4 plump bulb)
2 (28 oz.) cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced fire roasted tomatoes
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chopped basil, loosely packed

Instructions

Add EVOO to a large pot. Over medium heat, sauté onions for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic, sauté 1 minute. Add tomatoes, stir to combine. Add all remaining ingredients.
Bring sauce to a boil, reduce to a simmer, stir and cover. Simmer for an hour, until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

Notes

Always check for FfL-friendly ingredients.

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

Substitutions:

Although the flavor won’t be as profound, you can substitute 2 teaspoons of dried basil for 1/8 cup of fresh.

Keywords: Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Toppings and Condiments

Category :Recipes

Method :One Pot