Homemade Marinara Sauce

5 from 8 votes

Homemade Marinara Sauce is quick and simple, requiring mostly pantry staples and just 30 minutes to make. Once you taste this homemade sauce, you won't go back to store-bought!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword homemade marinara sauce, spaghetti sauce

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings cups

Calories 102kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large onion - chopped
2 cloves garlic - diced
28 oz. crushed tomatoes
15 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes
3-4 Tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup lower-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Instructions

Sauté veggies. In a large pot, sauté the onions in a little olive oil for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. When the onions are soft and translucent, add the garlic, seasonings, and tomato paste – and stir for another minute or so.
1-2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 large onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Add remaining ingredients. Then add all the tomatoes (crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste), the chicken broth, and sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce heat to a simmer.
28 oz. crushed tomatoes, 15 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 3-4 Tablespoons tomato paste, 1 cup lower-sodium chicken broth, 1 teaspoon sugar
Simmer. Continue cooking the sauce for about 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce cooks down slightly.
Test. Taste the marinara sauce, and add more seasonings, if desired.
Serve. Serve this homemade sauce over meatballs, veggies, and/or pasta. Enjoy!

Notes

What to Serve with Homemade Marinara Sauce:

Classic Chicken Parmesan Recipe - A go-to recipe for comfort food.
Turkey Zucchini Meatballs - One of our favorite recipes and healthier too.
Homemade Spaghetti and Meatballs - Not your average Italian meatballs!

STORE homemade marinara sauce in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to four days.

FREEZE marinara sauce in in airtight container wrapped in a large freezer bag. This will freeze well for 3-4 months.

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