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Homemade Marinara Sauce

This homemade Hearty Marinara Sauce is so much better than store-bought. It's made with canned tomato and broth simmered with garlic, onion, and the perfect blend of spices. This sauce is quick, easy, versatile, and delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 6 cloves garlic pressed
  • 29 ounces stewed tomatoes (2 cans)
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 large can)
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or dutch oven, saute the onions over medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic and stir for 30-60 seconds.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer covered, for 20-30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce together. If you prefer a chunky marinara sauce, you can just use a wooden spoon to break the larger tomatoes into pieces instead of using a blender.

Notes

  • Substitutions: 
  • - Beef broth or veggie broth will work in place of the chicken broth.
  • How to Store: To store leftovers, separate into meal-sized portions, then place in an airtight container and store:
  • To store leftovers, separate into meal-sized portions, then place in an airtight container and store:
  • in the refrigerator for 3-5 days
  • in the freezer up to 6 months
  • How to Freeze: Making this easy marinara sauce recipe into a freezer meal is simple! Follow the steps below and you can store this recipe in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Making this easy marinara sauce recipe into a freezer meal is simple! Follow the steps below and you can store this recipe in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • Prepare the marinara sauce as instructed, simmer as long as you like, then cool completely.
  • Transfer to a freezer-safe container and store.
  • When you're ready to enjoy again, thaw the sauce overnight in the freezer, then warm and serve as desired.
  • How to Reheat: To enjoy leftovers, thaw in the fridge if frozen, then reheat on low on the stove until warmed through. 
  • To enjoy leftovers, thaw in the fridge if frozen, then reheat on low on the stove until warmed through. 
  • How to Scale: This recipe yields 8 cups of marinara sauce. It can be easily doubled if you’re making a larger batch or halved for a smaller amount. 
  • This recipe yields 8 cups of marinara sauce. It can be easily doubled if you’re making a larger batch or halved for a smaller amount. 
  • Broth - Beef broth or veggie broth will work in place of the chicken broth.
  • in the refrigerator for 3-5 days
  • in the freezer up to 6 months
  • Prepare the marinara sauce as instructed, simmer as long as you like, then cool completely.
  • Transfer to a freezer-safe container and store.
  • When you're ready to enjoy again, thaw the sauce overnight in the freezer, then warm and serve as desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5cup Calories 56kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 0.3mg (0%) Sodium 541mg (23%) Potassium 303mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 337IU (7%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 56kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0.3mg 0%
Sodium 541mg 23%
Potassium 303mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 337IU 7%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

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