Awesomely Easy Marinara Sauce Recipe

This ridiculously easy marinara sauce recipe takes just 15 minutes to make and delivers big on flavor! Perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping, this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a vibrant and delicious sauce. Skip the jar and make your own homemade marinara tonight!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 67.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 4.3 (18 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Awesomely Easy Marinara Sauce

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How to Make Awesomely Easy Marinara Sauce

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 1/2 cup of chopped onions and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to the saucepan. Sauté until the onions are softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in one (16-ounce) can of tomato sauce, stirring well to combine with the onions and garlic.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon of dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon of dried rosemary, and 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano.
  6. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, allowing it to bubble for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
  8. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Start with 1/4 teaspoon of each and adjust according to your preference.
  9. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

3g

Carbs

2g