Quick Marinara Sauce
Transform your meals with this rich and flavorful Quick Marinara Sauce, a recipe designed to elevate any dish in just 25 minutes! Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and a medley of classic Italian seasonings—dried oregano, basil, and a touch of garlic—this sauce strikes the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. A hint of red pepper flakes adds optional heat, while fresh parsley offers a vibrant garnish. Whether you're tossing it with pasta, spreading it over pizza, or serving it as a dipping sauce, this versatile marinara is an effortless way to bring restaurant-quality taste to your table. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead and freezer-friendly for convenient, flavorful meals anytime.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well to combine.
Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to incorporate.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and allow it to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or spices if needed.
Serve immediately with your favorite pasta, as a pizza sauce, or as a dipping sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
483 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1273 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.4 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2116 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
