Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce is the perfect addition to pasta night. This homemade sauce comes together with common pantry ingredients. Meal prep and freezer friendly!

Do you ever find yourself buying the same product over and over again at the grocery store? Marinara sauce is definitely on that list for me.It comes together so easily, you'll wonder why you never tried making it before!

Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe

This marinara is dairy-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and vegan-friendly! Use for pasta or dipping sauce.Simply cook onion and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add whole tomatoes to pot and break apart using the back of a wooden spoon. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and seasoning. Let simmer for 30 minutes then serve warm or let cool completely and store.

How to Store

Meal Prep: You can make marinara ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until pasta night!Fridge: If you have leftovers, store sauce in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.Freezer: To freeze, let cool completely then transfer to air-tight storage containers, leaving room at the top. Freeze for up to 3 months.If you liked this recipe, check out my homemade pizza sauce next!

Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce

Author: Jenna Urben

Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce is the perfect addition to pasta night. This homemade sauce comes together with common pantry ingredients. Meal prep and freezer friendly!

4.67 from 3 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Course Main Course

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion finely diced
3 garlic cloves minced
28 ounce can whole tomatoes with juice
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup fresh basil chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
½ cup water

Instructions

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook onion until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
Add whole tomatoes and break apart using the back of a wooden spoon.
Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. If you want a silky smooth sauce, use an immersion blender and blend until desired consistency!
Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freezer for up to 3 months.

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