Jul 14 2026
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Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Samos Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Tomatoes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Garlic and Other Vegetables

    Add the minced garlic, grated carrot, and diced celery to the pan. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the canned whole tomatoes, including their juice, and break them up with a spoon. Stir in the tomato paste.

  2. 4

    Season the Sauce

    Add the sugar, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and chopped fresh basil to the sauce. Stir well to combine.

  3. 5

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook uncovered for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Final Touches

  1. 6

    Taste and Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Once the sauce is ready, serve it over your favorite pasta or use it as a base for other dishes.

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