Whole30 Hearty Marinara Sauce Recipe
This Whole30 Hearty Marinara Sauce is a rich, chunky tomato sauce made from San Marzano tomatoes, simmered slowly with garlic, onions, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a variety of Whole30-compliant dishes, this sauce is vibrant, flavorful, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 cups (serves 4-6)
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Whole30
Ingredients
Tomatoes
- 2 cans San Marzano Tomatoes, crushed
Vegetables
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 4 whole garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Herbs
- 8 basil leaves, torn
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
Oils
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Tomatoes: Remove the tomatoes from their cans into a large bowl along with the juices. Crush the tomatoes using your hands to achieve a chunky texture, setting the base for a hearty sauce.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking gently for about 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened but not browned.
- Add Tomatoes and Simmer: Stir the crushed tomatoes and their juices into the pot. Increase the heat to bring the sauce up to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Let the sauce simmer gently for 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Season Sauce: Stir in the torn basil leaves, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the sauce warm over your favorite Whole30-compliant dishes.
Notes
- For a smoother sauce, you can blend the tomatoes before cooking, but the recipe is intended to be chunky and hearty.
- This sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to 5 days and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
- San Marzano tomatoes provide a sweet, less acidic flavor, ideal for marinara sauce.
- Adjust herbs and seasoning according to taste preferences.
Find it online: https://recipethrive.com/whole30-hearty-marinara-sauce-recipe/
