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Quick Marinara Sauce

53 Cals 0.1 Protein 9.5 Carbs 1 Fats 223

4.85 from 53 votes

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This is my go-to when I want to whip up a quick marinara sauce for everything from pasta, chicken parmesan, meatballs, lasagna roll ups, and more!

Marinara Sauce

Also great with baked pasta recipes, eggplant parmesan, french bread pizzas or when I need a quick dipping sauce for zucchini sticks, mozzarella sticks or anything you like to serve with sauce.

I’m really picky with the brand of tomatoes I use, I always get the best results with Tuttorosso (green label), but if you have a favorite brand you are loyal to, feel free to use it.

This quick marinara is my favorite go-to recipe when I need to whip up a quick sauce.

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Quick Marinara Sauce

53 Cals 0.1 Protein 9.5 Carbs 1 Fats

Total Time: 30 mins

Yield: 6 servings

CUISINE: Italian

This quick marinara is my favorite go-to recipe when I need to whip up a quick sauce.

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, smashed
28 oz can crushed tomatoes, I like Tuttorosso
1 small bay leaf
1 tsp oregano
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
salt and fresh pepper to taste

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Instructions

In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add garlic and saute until golden, being careful not to burn.
Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and bay leaf. Stir and reduce heat to low.
Cover and let simmer about 15 - 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and add fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/2 cup, Calories: 53kcal, Carbohydrates: 9.5g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 282mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 4.5g

WW Points Plus: 1

Keywords: dairy free, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Paleo, Under 30 Minutes, Vegetarian Meals, Whole 30 Recipes

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posted September 13, 2011 by Gina

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Michele — September 17, 2022 @ 5:48 pm Reply

I made this sauce and loved it. I used the tomato branded Red Gold which makes the tomato’s that are listed in the recipe and it was perfect. The only thing I did different was extra garlic because I love it and a tsp of sugar to cut the acidic taste. It was way better than store bought and going forward will be sauce of choice.
- Gina — September 18, 2022 @ 6:01 pm Reply
  
  Glad you enjoyed it!!
Maria Down — September 2, 2022 @ 6:34 pm Reply

Could you can this sauce?
Kathleen Stout-Shoger — August 19, 2022 @ 1:48 pm Reply

When you say smashed garlic, does that mean you leave the cloves whole?
Then smash them with a knife blade?
Thanks
We love this recipe
- Nicole — August 20, 2022 @ 4:17 pm Reply
  
  I smash with a mallet or the backside of a wooden spoon
  - Mary Ann — August 27, 2022 @ 9:01 am
    
    What a great idea!! Thanks!
Wendy Dembeck — July 3, 2022 @ 2:13 pm Reply

Back for another go round. Used this as my pizza sauce, and it was superb. I have meatballs cooking now, and I want this to be ready.
Lena — June 30, 2022 @ 6:26 am Reply

Excuse me, this recipe just changed my life!! I’m not sure if I can go back to store bought marinara anymore. This was beyond easy to make and turned out STELLAR. The sauce has a tart bite (which I hope for in every tomato sauce) without all the added sugars. I subbed garlic powder for fresh garlic. Even my husband commented how fresh this tasted vs. the store stuff. Thank you!
Cara — June 28, 2022 @ 6:41 pm Reply

How long will this last in the freezer??
- Gina — July 1, 2022 @ 3:26 pm Reply
  
  3 months