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Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce

March 27, 2017 By Alia 2 Comments

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This Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce recipe is made with simple, classic ingredients and is delightfully easy to prepare. Ready in just 20 minutes!

Overhead view of Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce in a jar with a plate of pasta in the background

Forget store-bought jars of red sauce — homemade marinara tastes so much better. This versatile tomato sauce takes mere minutes to prepare and is made with ingredients you most likely already have on hand in the pantry. The uses for marinara sauce are endless – serve it spooned over freshly cooked pasta, spread over pizza, layered in a lasagna or as a dipping sauce for garlic bread.

How to Make Homemade Marinara Sauce

Homemade marinara sauce is so easy to make. Begin the cooking process with a base of olive oil, chopped onions, and garlic. Then add the crushed tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer just until the sauce has thickened and you have a beautifully smooth, rich, and tasty marinara.

Overhead view of a plate of spaghetti with Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce and Parmesan cheese

Health Benefits of Tomatoes

The superstar ingredient of marinara sauce is, you guessed it, tomatoes! So let’s talk about why tomatoes are so good for you:

  • Tomatoes are rich in antioxidants
  • They are a great source of Vitamins A & C
  • They are the best source of lycopene, an antioxidant that is tied to enhanced immunity and cancer risk reduction
  • Tomatoes contain a compound called lutein, which protects eye health and preserves eyesight

So now you can eat your marinara and feel good about it too! 🙂 Enjoy!

Close-up overhead view of Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce in a jar

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Overhead view of Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce in a jar with a plate of pasta in the background

Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce

This Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce recipe is made with simple, classic ingredients and is delightfully easy to prepare.
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Homemade Marinara Sauce, Marinara Sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings; Makes about 3 ½ cups
Calories: 94kcal
Author: Alia | Everyday Easy Eats

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, sugar, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 - 10 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened. Season with additional salt, pepper or sugar to taste if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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  1. Kevin Ward says

    July 22, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    5 stars
    Really good red sauce. I added fresh basil and it was delicious.

    Reply
    • Alia says

      July 23, 2017 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks Kevin! Fresh basil sounds fantastic. 🙂

      Reply

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