Quick Marinara Sauce Recipe

This is an easy and quick Marinara Sauce from scratch with rich, bright tomato flavor which will be ready in less than 30 minutes.  It works best with pasta, in casserole, lasagne, pizza, or simply a delicious dip. You decide! 

You will never have to worry about what sauce to make for pasta anymore. I absolutely love how easy and healthy this sauce is - for sure better than jarred from the store!

Make this ahead and it’s also freezer-friendly so you can always have Marinara Sauce at your fingertips!

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We have a great collection of different sauces, condiments, and dips. In my opinion, homemade should mean: easy, healthy, and quick. And this Marinara recipe ticks all the boxes!

What is Marinara sauce?

This sauce is widely used and is a classic sauce in Italian-American cuisine, mainly used in pasta dishes, pizzas, and dips.

Marinara sauce is a tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and onions. It can include the addition of capers, olives, spices, and a dash of wine as possible ingredients in its many variations.

What ingredients you need to make a marinara sauce

• olive oil
• Italian spices
• onion
• garlic
• salt 
• ground black pepper
• fresh basil, chopped
• sugar
• crushed tomatoes

Using various sauces is an excellent way to amp up any bland-tasting dish. Over time I've shared with you my popular Enchilada Sauce, Mustard Sauce, and White Sauce. Check out our Condiments recipe list to get more inspired.

How to make marinara sauce from scratch?

• In a medium pan heat up oil, add onion, and cook until translucent. (4 minutes)

• Add minced garlic, cook for 1 minute and follow with tomatoes, salt, pepper, spices, sugar.

• Take the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes with the lid on. 

• Stir in fresh basil and remove from heat.

• The marinara sauce is ready to be served with pasta, lasagne, pizza or as a dip!

How to store homemade marinara sauce

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Up to 2 months in the freezer.

This recipe makes about 1 ½ cup of sauce.

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