Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce
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4.3
18 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
16 ounces
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Calories
22 kcal
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Cuisine
Italian, Italian-American Fussion
Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce
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After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it’s the best! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small diced yellow onion
- 2 (15-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar or more to taste
- ½ cup chicken broth or water
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Instructions
- In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 small diced yellow onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
- In a food processor or blender, add 2 (15-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 teaspoons granulated sugar.
- Pulse until smooth.
- Add the blended mixture to the onions in the saucepan and add ½ cup chicken broth or water. Sauté for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.
Notes
- Originally posted April 20, 2020
- Updated on March 11, 2025
Nutrition Information
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Calories
22kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
147mg
(6%)
Potassium
13mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
5IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16ounces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 147mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 13mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 5IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
18 reviews
Good
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