Fresh Marinara Walnut Pasta Sauce

Name: Fresh Marinara Walnut Pasta Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 3 lbs (1.37 kg) Fresh Tomatoes (I like stupice, roma, early girl and/or a variety of heirloom. ); 1/4 C (60g) + 2 Tbs + 1 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil ( divided); 3-4 Cloves of Garlic (large and plump); 3/4 C (75g) Walnuts; 1 Tbs Tomato Paste; 1/2 - 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (For a more mellow spice, add 1/2 tsp or take it up, using 1 tsp. ); 1 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt (plus more to taste); 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 5-6 Leaves of Fresh Basil (optional); 1/2-1 tsp Sugar

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

A satisfyingly simple and hearty marinara sauce made with fresh tomatoes, walnuts and lightly roasted garlic. This homemade pasta sauce is fabulous on spaghetti, lasagna, baked ziti or zoodles! Fresh Marinara Walnut Sauce is freezer friendly, vegan and gluten free. | This recipe makes 4 C (1kg), for 8, 1/2 cup servings.

Updated at: Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:10:24 GMT