Whip up this tasty Marinara Sauce in less than 30 minutes! It's got that rich tomato taste and goes perfectly with pasta, chicken parmesan, casseroles, lasagna, pizza, or even as a dip. Super versatile and delicious - give it a try!

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This quick marinara sauce goes perfectly in many Italian-American recipes like Chicken Parmesan, Spicy Rigatoni and Spaghetti Meatball Casserole.

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Ingredients

Crushed tomatoes - the heart of this marinara sauce is canned crushed tomatoes, simmered with sautéed onion and garlic for extra flavor depth.
Spices - a pinch of red pepper flakes adds a hint of heat, while dried Italian herbs bring that classic Italian taste.
Salt + black pepper - and a touch of sugar bring all the flavors together perfectly.
Optional add on - a splash of balsamic vinegar gives it a tangy kick.

Step by step photos can be found below the recipe card.

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Can I Substitute Fresh Tomatoes?

If you're thinking of using fresh tomatoes for your marinara sauce, just know it's going to take a bit more time. You'll have to blanch and peel those tomatoes before simmering them down until they're just right. It's a bit of extra work compared to using crushed tomatoes, but trust me, the flavor payoff is totally worth it!

Storing Leftovers

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

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Recipe Card

Julia

Homemade Marinara sauce (With Canned Tomatoes)

5 from 1 vote

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, lasagne, pizza, or simply a delicious dip. You decide!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 1 cup

Course: Main Course, Sauce

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 176

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1 medium onion or shallot, diced fine
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch of ground black pepper
2 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
½ teaspoon sugar
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes

Method

Heat oil in a medium pan, toss in onion, and cook till it's translucent (about 4 minutes). Add minced garlic, cook for another minute.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, 1 clove garlic
Throw in tomatoes, salt, pepper, spices, and sugar. Bring it to a boil, then simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes.
½ teaspoon salt, 1 pinch of ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon sugar, 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes, ½ teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Stir in fresh basil, then take it off the heat. Voila! Your quick homemade marinara sauce is ready to jazz up pasta, lasagna, pizza, or serve as a dip!
2 tablespoon fresh basil

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 1178mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 216IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 0.4mg

Notes

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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Step By Step Photos

Heat oil in a medium pan, toss in onion, and cook till it's translucent (about 4 minutes).
Add minced garlic, cook for another minute, then throw in tomatoes, salt, pepper, spices, and sugar. Bring it to a boil, then simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes.
Stir in fresh basil, then take it off the heat. Voila! Your quick marinara sauce is ready to jazz up pasta, lasagna, pizza, or serve as a dip!