{"id":92076,"date":"2025-03-12T05:02:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T05:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/the-easiest-homemade-marinara-sauce-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-03-12T05:02:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T05:02:32","slug":"the-easiest-homemade-marinara-sauce-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/12\/the-easiest-homemade-marinara-sauce-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"After testing this homemade marinara recipe with different kinds of tomatoes, I'm happy to say that this is for sure the best version. You can quickly make this in 15 minutes, but I highly recommend letting the flavor simmer and stew on the stove top. This lets the flavors meld and enhance as they cook. \" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"After testing this homemade marinara recipe with different kinds of tomatoes, I'm happy to say that this is for sure the best version. You can quickly make this in 15 minutes, but I highly recommend letting the flavor simmer and stew on the stove top. This lets the flavors meld and enhance as they cook. \" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After retesting this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say <strong>it\u2019s the BEST! <\/strong>You can <strong>make it in 15 minutes<\/strong>, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Top down shot of homemade marinara sauce in a saucepan with wooden serving spoon. \" class=\"wp-image-293939\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__inner\"><!-- .block-reader-review__stars --><\/p>\n<p class=\"block-reader-review__title\">A Reader\u2019s Review<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe sweetness to this marinara was perfect! Thank you for the recipe! I\u2019ve been looking for a good, simple, quick pasta sauce for my kids and this was exactly what I needed. Others I\u2019ve made have been too bitter or sour. I made your recipe exactly as is and we love it. Thanks!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__quote --><\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Pam<\/p>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__citation --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-reader-review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-how-i-made-this-marinara-even-better\">How I Made This Marinara Even Better!<\/h2>\n<p>I love hearing your feedback, so when there\u2019s a way to improve a recipe, I\u2019ve got to retest it!<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Less Sugar, More Control<\/strong>: The sauce naturally sweetens over time, so I cut the sugar from 1 tablespoon to 2 teaspoons. Adjust to taste!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stewed Tomatoes = More Depth<\/strong>: They add richness but also extra sodium and sometimes sugar, which can affect flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Marzano Tomatoes for the Best Flavor<\/strong>: Fewer additives, lower sodium, and a super smooth blend. They\u2019re pricier but give you full control over seasoning. I still like a pinch of salt and sugar for balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This marinara just got even better, and I can\u2019t wait for you to try it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-needed\">Ingredients Needed<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-293934\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-293934\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsMarinaraSauce-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-homemade-marinara-sauce-recipe\">Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>Forget the store bought stuff and make this sauce in less than 15 minutes. If any of your favorite Italian recipes call for red sauce, this is seriously the way to go.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Saut\u00e9:\u00a0<\/strong>In a medium <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KmvnlS\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saucepan<\/a> over medium heat, add the olive oil and onions, then saute until tender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add:\u00a0<\/strong>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bpi9AT\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food processor<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3av26Ao\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">blender<\/a>, add the canned tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, and sugar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blend:<\/strong> Pulse until smooth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook On the Stove:\u00a0<\/strong>Add pureed sauce to the onions in the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KmvnlS\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saucepan<\/a>, then stir in the chicken broth. Saut\u00e9 for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"883\" data-id=\"293929\" alt=\"Onions saut\u00e9ing in olive oil in a skillet on the stovetop. \" class=\"wp-image-293929\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-1200x883.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-500x368.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-400x294.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-150x110.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-1200x883.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"883\" data-id=\"293929\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-1200x883.jpg\" alt=\"Onions saut\u00e9ing in olive oil in a skillet on the stovetop. \" class=\"wp-image-293929\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-1200x883.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-500x368.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-400x294.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-4-150x110.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"293930\" alt=\"Marinara sauce ingredients added to a blender. \" class=\"wp-image-293930\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"293930\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Marinara sauce ingredients added to a blender. \" class=\"wp-image-293930\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"293928\" alt=\"All of the ingredients blended up in a blender. \" class=\"wp-image-293928\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"293928\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"All of the ingredients blended up in a blender. \" class=\"wp-image-293928\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"887\" data-id=\"293931\" alt=\"Blended up ingredients being added to the onions in the saucepan. \" class=\"wp-image-293931\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-1200x887.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-500x370.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-400x296.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-150x111.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-1200x887.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"887\" data-id=\"293931\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-1200x887.jpg\" alt=\"Blended up ingredients being added to the onions in the saucepan. \" class=\"wp-image-293931\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-1200x887.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-500x370.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-400x296.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ways-to-use-homemade-marinara\">Ways to Use Homemade Marinara<\/h3>\n<p>There are so many recipes that call for marinara sauce. This marinara recipe can be used in all of them! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"A glass jar filled with homemade marinara sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-293938\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"A glass jar filled with homemade marinara sauce.\" class=\"wp-image-293938\" title=\"After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it\u2019s the BEST! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-3-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storing-leftovers\">Storing Leftovers<\/h3>\n<p>This is a great sauce to make a double or triple batch and save some for later. Here are the instructions for how to safely store it. <\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fridge: <\/strong>Store your homemade marinara in a jar or airtight container in the fridge for 5-7 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> This sauce freezes beautifully! Pour cooled sauce into freezer safe ziplock bags, lay them flat, and pop them in the freezer. It\u2019ll keep for up to 6 months and saves so much space! Just thaw and reheat it when you\u2019re ready!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>***<strong>Don\u2019t try canning it:<\/strong> Since this recipe doesn\u2019t have enough acidity to be safely water-bath canned, freezing is your best bet! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Plate of spaghetti noodles smothered in homemade marinara sauce garnished with a sprig of fresh basil. \" class=\"wp-image-293940\" title=\"After testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce recipe, I'm happy to say that this is for sure the best version. You can quickly make this in 15 minutes, but I highly recommend letting it simmer and stew on the stove top. This lets the flavors meld and enhance as they cook. \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Plate of spaghetti noodles smothered in homemade marinara sauce garnished with a sprig of fresh basil. \" class=\"wp-image-293940\" title=\"After testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce recipe, I'm happy to say that this is for sure the best version. You can quickly make this in 15 minutes, but I highly recommend letting it simmer and stew on the stove top. This lets the flavors meld and enhance as they cook. \" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-1-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-homemade-sauce-recipes-to-try\">More Homemade Sauce Recipes to Try<\/h2>\n<p>All the best Italian sauces are made from scratch. But that doesn\u2019t mean they have to be difficult to make! Try this easy <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-homemade-alfredo-sauce-ever\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">homemade alfredo sauce<\/a>, or this <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-tuscan-garlic-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">creamy Tuscan garlic sauce<\/a> next!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__inner\">\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dinner<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-spaghetti-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Spaghetti Sauce<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>1 hr<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-pizza-sauce\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/homemadepizzasauce-1.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dressings, Sauces, and Dips<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-pizza-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Homemade Pizza Sauce<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>10 mins<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bolognese-sauce\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese.jpg 800w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/homemadebolognese.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dinner<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bolognese-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">The Very Best Bolognese Sauce<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>2 hrs 40 mins<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"post-summary\">\n<div class=\"post-summary__image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-homemade-tomato-sauce\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9.jpg 680w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"680\" height=\"1020\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cwp_archive_lgXX size-cwp_archive_lgXX\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"1\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 50vw, 276px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9.jpg 680w\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Homemade-Tomato-Sauce-9.jpg\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-summary__content\">\n<p class=\"entry-category\">Dressings, Sauces, and Dips<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"post-summary__title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-homemade-tomato-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Homemade Tomato Sauce<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"entry-total-time\"><svg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" focusable=\"false\"><use href=\"#utility-timer\"\/><\/svg>3 hrs 5 mins<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/homemade-marinara-sauce-6.jpg&amp;description=The Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"99501\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easiest-homemade-marinara\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-99506\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"99506\" data-servings=\"16\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-99506-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"99506\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-99506-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium-sized <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KmvnlS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">saucepan<\/a> over medium-high heat, add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 tablespoons olive oil<\/span> and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 small diced yellow onion<\/span>.  Cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-99506-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3bpi9AT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">food processor<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3av26Ao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">blender,<\/a> add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 (15-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon Italian seasoning<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">3 cloves minced garlic<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon salt<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 teaspoons granulated sugar<\/span>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-99506-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pulse until smooth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-99506-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the blended mixture to the onions in the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KmvnlS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">saucepan<\/a> and add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-99506-9 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup chicken broth or water<\/span>. Saut\u00e9 for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Originally posted April 20, 2020<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Updated on March 11, 2025<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">147<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition 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