Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 cups

  • Calories

    132 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

Homemade Marinara Sauce is super easy to make, and tastes so much better than jarred store bought sauce. Control the ingredients, and control the flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onions diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cans crushed tomatoes 14.5 oz cans
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook the onions until soft (don't brown).
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, sugar and balsamic vinegar.  Mix thoroughly.
  4. Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
  5. If desired, use a blender or immersion stick blender.
  6. Serve over pasta, or freeze in 2 cup portions.

Notes

  • What to do with leftovers
  • Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat until it is piping hot!
  • Substitutions/Additions
  • You can use basil and oregano instead of Italian seasoning if you prefer. Those are the main ones, and you won't miss the other herbs from the premade seasoning.
  • Red pepper flakes are great in this to spice it up and give it a little heat. Not necessarily traditional, of course, but I say you do you, boo.
  • Freezing Instructions
  • Let sauce cool completely and transfer sauce to freezer safe airtight containers or freezer bags. This can be frozen for up to 6 months. When ready to use, thaw and reheat gently in saucepan at low heat.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cup Calories 132kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 900mg (38%) Potassium 772mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 526IU (11%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 132 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 132kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 900mg 38%
Potassium 772mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 526IU 11%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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