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 pounds (1.37 kg) Fresh Tomatoes (I like stupice, roma, early girl and/or a variety of heirloom. ); 1/4 cup (60 grams) + 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil ( divided); 3-4 Cloves of Garlic (large and plump); 3/4 cup (75 grams) Walnuts; 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (For a more mellow spice, add 1/2 tsp or take it up, using 1 tsp. ); 1 1/2 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt (plus more to taste); 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 5-6 Leaves of Fresh Basil (optional); 1/2-1 teaspoon 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! | This recipe makes 4 C (1kg), for 8, 1/2 cup servings.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:45:10 GMT