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Traditional Spaghetti Marinara

This traditional Spaghetti Marinara is a simple, made-from-scratch sauce that will become your go to recipe! It requires just a few basic ingredients, takes a quick 10 minutes to prep, and yields the most flavorful marinara. Serve over spaghetti or another type of pasta or use in another recipe!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 323 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces Spaghetti or other pasta
For the Homemade Marinara
  • 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.
  4. Cook spaghetti per package directions to al dente. Once done, drain, then transfer pasta to the sauce and toss. Alternately, serve pasta plain and pour marinara sauce over the top.

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 fridge, 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 fridge, then warm and serve as desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 323kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 1086mg (45%) Potassium 732mg (21%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 674IU (13%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 323

% Daily Value*

Calories 323kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 1086mg 45%
Potassium 732mg 16%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 674IU 13%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

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