Wondering what to make with your Summer’s bounty of fresh tomatoes? Then make this easy, fresh tomato marinara sauce, that is bursting with delicious and clean flavors.
Hello folks, Hope everyone has been doing well!
Today I’m sharing my version of marinara sauce, made from fresh tomatoes.
Although marinara sauce is easily available in stores, I still prefer making my own marinara sauce as I can customize it to my family’s liking also it’s free of any preservatives/additives used in commercially available products.
You can cook this down further to really thicken it and use it as a sauce for pizza too. Although traditionally Italians don’t really use a sauce specifically made for pizza, it’s just a regular tomato sauce ( not ketchup, in India, these 2 terms are used interchangeably.)
As I always say, please free to alter the quantity of the spices as per your preference. I like mine with little extra garlicky flavors and a little heat.
Table of Contents
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE FRESH TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE
1.Heat water in a pot, let it come to a boil. In the meanwhile cut an “x” on the bottom of each tomato, immerse the tomatoes in boiling water, cook until skin blisters (about 30 secs to 1 minute), transfer in cold water, peel off the skin. Cut the tomatoes, remove the seeds and roughly chop them, transfer the chopped tomatoes to a blender & make a purée without adding any water.
2.Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium low heat, sauté 1 tablespoon garlic until fragrant ( not brown).
3.Next add onions, sauté until translucent.
4.Add red pepper flakes, 1 & 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, mix these herbs well in the hot oil for about 15 seconds.
5.Immediately add in prepared tomato purée along with tomato paste. Mix well.
6.Add salt and pepper as per taste. Mix everything.
7.Bring this to a boil then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent anything from sticking at the bottom of the pan.
8.Then add roughly chopped basil leaves, crush 1/2 teaspoon of remaining oregano to release its flavor and add to the sauce along with sugar ( if using). Mix and check for seasonings, adjust with more sugar if tomatoes are too tart. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Switch off the heat, serve with your choice of pasta or any other dish.
NOTE
- This will last in the refrigerator for at least a week. You can easily make a large batch, although it will take much longer to cook. Simmer it until you achieve the thick sauce consistency, let it cool and freeze it in containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or leave it on the counter top a couple of hours before you plan to use it.
HOW TO MAKE FRESH TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE?
Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 2 tbsp tomato paste, optional
- 1 tsp sugar optional, only if the tomatoes are slightly tart
- 9-10 fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to season the sauce
Instructions
- Heat water in a pot, let it come to a boil. In the meanwhile cut an "x" on the bottom of each tomato, immerse the tomatoes in boiling water, cook until skin blisters (about 30 secs to 1 minute), transfer in cold water, peel off the skin. Cut the tomatoes, remove the seeds and roughly chop them, transfer the chopped tomatoes to a blender & make a purée without adding any water.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium low heat, sauté 1 tablespoon garlic until fragrant ( not brown).
- Next add onions, sauté until translucent.
- Add red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1 tsp dried basil, mix these herbs well in the hot oil for about 15 seconds.
- Immediately add in prepared tomato purée along with tomato paste. Mix well.
- Add salt and pepper as per taste. Mix everything.
- Bring this to a boil then lower the heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent anything from sticking at the bottom of the pan.
- Then add roughly chopped basil leaves, crush 1/2 teaspoon of remaining oregano to release its flavor and add to the sauce along with sugar (if using). Mix and check for seasonings, adjust with more sugar if tomatoes are too tart. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Switch off the heat, serve with your choice of pasta or any other dish.
Notes
- This will last in the refrigerator for at least a week. You can easily make a large batch, although it will take much longer to cook. Simmer it until you achieve the thick sauce consistency, let it cool and freeze it in containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or leave it on the counter top a couple of hours before you plan to use it.
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Freda
Linda Fernandes says
Yumicilious
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks dear 🙂
Frances ? says
What a great pizza base! Love the photos too Freda ?
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks a lot Frances 🙂
Love Served Daily says
Such a pretty color
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks dear 🙂
Loretta says
Look at that beautiful and vibrant color – love the ingredients, and you’re absolutely right, there’s nothing quite like home-made anything is there? The sauce is so versatile. It will be especially good after a nice tomato harvest. 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks Loretta! It sure is perfect after tomato harvest!
Antonia says
I love homemade marinara and can’t wait for tomato season. Your sauce looks perfect Freda and I love the consistency.
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much Antonia 🙂
sapphiredaze1986 says
Such a vibrant sauce! Loving it 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks Trisha 🙂
Lina says
You are surely right! Nothing is better than homemade…I’ve never tasted this sauce before..hearing about it for the first time…that’s what I love about blogging…you get to learn so many new things from some really talented people..great recipe as always ?
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much girl! Yes indeed, that’s the best part about blogging, so much to discover 🙂
Ei Gi Chakhum says
Loved the marinara sauce Freda! Freshly made ingredients always make a simple dish very tasty. Lovely shots too! ??
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks a lot Pushpita 🙂
Ei Gi Chakhum says
<3 <3
Nandini says
Looks so yummy Freda 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks Nandini 🙂
apuginthekitchen says
Looks thick, rich and delicious. I love marinara made with fresh tomatoes. Reminds me of home.
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
That means a lot, Thanks so much Suzanne 🙂
Anna says
This looks fabulous, Freda! I could eat this right out of the jar! 😉
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much Anna 🙂
Neethu says
Wow sounds delicious..?but never heard of Roma tomatoes..?m googling it right away..?
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
They are easily available here in the US. It’s fascinating to see the varieties of tomatoes here 😀 But you can use any kind of firm, sweet tomatoes for this 🙂
Neethu says
Okies???
CHCooks says
Yumm 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks dear 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking says
Lovely looking sauce, beautiful pictures!
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks dear 🙂 x
Lynz Real Cooking says
Yummm
thatmishmash says
Tooooomatino much !
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Hehe 😀 yep yep !!
cynthiamvoss says
Yum, looks great! I love to make sauce in the summer when tomatoes are in season 🙂 I still have a few jars left from last year.
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks Cynthia 🙂 How awesome ! Due to space constraints, I really can’t stock up on much 🙁
cynthiamvoss says
I know what you mean. I keep jars of preserved food in my closet, because I have a small kitchen and no pantry haha
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
😀
Monika says
I make this sauce the same way and love the flavor.. Anyday better than the store bought ones.. The color of your sauce is perfect!!
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Agree with you !! Thanks dear 🙂
Mr. Militant Negro says
Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks for the reblog Sir! Happy Monday 🙂
Mr. Militant Negro says
It is my honor to reblog you Ms. Freda
anotherfoodieblogger says
Very nice sauce! Homemade is always better. 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
So true! thanks Kathryn 🙂