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Fresh marinara sauce recipe from Moon and Hare Collective
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Fresh Marinara Sauce Recipe

Make this delicious recipe with fresh tomatoes and herbs in your garden
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course, Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 130kcal

Equipment

  • 1 dutch oven
  • 1 immersion blender

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1.8 kg ripe tomatoes (1800g or 4 lbs), chopped coarsely
  • a bunch of fresh herbs - basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  • Heat up your dutch oven or a large pan on medium. When it's fully heated, add in the olive oil. Let it heat up for a minute or two.
  • Add in the minced garlic. Cook until garlic is softened and fragrant.
  • Add the tomatoes to the pan, and put the fresh herbs on top. Raise the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover pot and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • When sauce has cooked down and thickened, remove the herb stems.
  • Add in the salt, pepper, and vinegar.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to desired consistency.
  • Serve warm over fresh pasta. You may want to use a slotted spoon to dish up the sauce.