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quick marinara sauce in skillet with fresh basil.

Quick Marinara Sauce Recipe (With Canned Tomatoes)

Learn how to make super easy Marinara Sauce in under 30 minutes! Pair it with your preferred pasta, meatballs, lasagna, veggies, and beyond! This versatile sauce complements a wide range of dishes and freezes beautifully!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Sauce
Servings 1 cup
Calories 184 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 medium onion, or shallot, diced fine
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch of ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon sugar, optional
  • 1 can, 15 oz crushed tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a medium pan, add onion, and cook until translucent (about 4 minutes).
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion
  • Add minced garlic, cook for another minute, then add tomatoes, salt, pepper, spices, and sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes.
    ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 pinch of ground black pepper, 1 can, ½ teaspoon sugar
  • Stir in fresh basil, then remove from heat. Your quick marinara sauce is ready to elevate pasta, lasagna, pizza, or serve as a dip! Enjoy!
    2 tablespoon fresh basil

Notes

  • The sauce is gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and vegetarian!
  • To Store. Marinara sauce can be stored in the refrigerator, in a jar or airtight container, for up to 5 days.
  • Freezing. It can be frozen for up to 2 months.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 1170mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg
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