Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsVictoria's Restaurant & Wine BarHome-mode Marinara Sauce Recipe

Home-mode Marinara Sauce Recipe

Time55m
Serves4

Made from 100% real tomatoes (not from concentrate)

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Oils and Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables

    Wash the fresh tomatoes, then chop them into quarters. Peel and finely chop the onion, garlic, and carrot.

  2. 2

    Prepare Basil

    Rinse the fresh basil leaves and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

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

  2. 4

    Add Garlic and Tomatoes

    Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 1 minute, then add the chopped tomatoes, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and sugar.

  3. 5

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes have broken down and the sauce has thickened.

  4. 6

    Add Fresh Basil

    Stir in the fresh basil leaves and let the sauce cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serving

  1. 7

    Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm over pasta, stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for later use.

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