Go Back
+ servings
Tomato Pasta Sauce Recipe Video

Basic Tomato Pasta Sauce | Marinara Sauce

A basic version of tomato pasta sauce.
5 from 39 votes
Print Pin
Course: Stir Fry Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cans 400g diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 4-5 garlic pods peeled and chopped
  • ¼ cup basil or parsley leaves roughly chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 2-3 cups cooked pasta to serve

Instructions

  • Place a large frying pan over medium heat. Heat olive oil. Fry garlic until the raw smell disappears. Fry onion until soft. Add the tomatoes along with ½ cup of water, and bring the sauce to a boil. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Add in the chopped basil or parsley, and leave it to simmer for few minutes. When done, season with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Serve with cooked pasta. Garnish with grated cheese just before serving.

Notes

If you are using fresh tomatoes, do not use the skin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 152mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g