Easy Olive Garden Marinara Sauce
Description
Make restaurant-quality Olive Garden Marinara Sauce at home! Easy, flavorful, and perfect for pasta, lasagna, or dipping.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
- Fresh basil leaves, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 4 cloves garlic and 1 small onion, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in 28 ounces crushed tomatoes and 2 tablespoons tomato paste, mixing until fully combined.
- Add 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes(if using). Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally to meld flavors and thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add a pinch of 1 teaspoon sugar if the sauce tastes too acidic.
- Serve immediately over pasta, in lasagna, or store for later. Garnish with Fresh basil leaves if desired.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Ladle
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 607mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 399IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg