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Easy Marinara Sauce

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Easy marinara sauce is a tomato sauce that is simple and perfect for all of your pasta recipes. This marina sauce is easy, quick to make, and is loaded with flavors.

marinara sauce in a white dish

Pasta is my family go-to meal when we need something quick on school nights, with this homemade sauce, whipping up our favorite one-pot spaghetti or spaghetti sauce is quick and easy. This sauce adds a rich authentic flavor to any pasta dish, sandwich subs, and pizza. After trying this recipe, you will make your own marinara sauce instead of being the store-bought one because of its ease and flavors.

marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic cloves

Homemade Marinara Sauce

Marinara sauce is a tomato-based sauce with herbs. It is great for pasta and is the same as pasta sauce except pasta sauce contains meat flavoring or vegetables.

This homemade sauce is easy to make. It requires a few pantry ingredients and herbs. I use canned San Marzano tomatoes and a little sugar to reduce the acidity of the tomatoes. This slow-simmered tomato sauce can be enjoyed with meatballs, pasta, pizza, lasagna, and even sandwich subs.

Ingredients

Check the printable recipe card at the bottom for a detailed list and measurements

Canned whole Tomatoes ( San Marzano tomatoes)

Tomato Paste

Italian Seasoning

Salt

Sugar

Yellow Onions

Garlic cloves

Water

Olive oil

How to make Marinara sauce

Put a saucepan on medium heat, add the olive oil, minced garlic, and diced onions and saute for a few minutes.

Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, sugar, Italian seasoning, and simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir and remove from the heat. Enjoy with meatballs, as a dipping sauce or with your sandwich subs.

How to store

This homemade sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. To store for a longer period of time, it can be stored in the freezer for up to four months. Allow the sauce to cool, put in an airtight bag or container, and store in the fridge or freezer.

Quick Tips

Add crushed pepper flakes to make it spicy or to give it an extra kick.

Adjust the Italian seasoning to increase the flavor or reduce it.

If desired, add meatballs and simmer for extra 10 minutes.

If using fresh tomatoes, peel the tomato skin. I like to use peeled canned San Marzano tomatoes because there are less acidic and great.

Double the recipe and freeze some, it stores well and saves cooking time. Just bring out and thaw ahead.


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marinara sauce, Italian seasoning and garlic cloves
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Easy Marinara Sauce

Easy marinara sauce is a tomato sauce that is simple and perfect for all of your pasta recipes. This marina sauce is easy, quick to make, and is loaded with flavors.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: easy spaghetti sauce from scratch, homemade sauce, marinara sauce, quick marinara sauce
Servings: 2 jars
Author: Bunmi
Cost: $8

Ingredients

  • 28 oz whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes canned
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup diced yellow onions
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup water optional
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato paste optional

Instructions

  • Put a saucepan over medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic, onions, and sautee
    olive oil, garlic and onions being sautéed in a saucepan
  • Add the crushed whole tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, sugar, salt, and water(optional).
    garlic, onions, olive oil, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and herbs
  • Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
    marinara sauce

Notes

Tips
Add crushed pepper flakes to make it spicy or for an extra kick.
Adjust the Italian seasoning to increase or reduce the flavor.
If desired, add meatballs and simmer for another 10 minutes.

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