Quick Homemade Marinara Sauce
Canned tomatoes simmer with garlic, onions and seasonings in this quick savory sauce that comes together in thirty minutes or less. Great for pasta, pizza and so much more.
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 13kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 28 oz. cans San Marzano tomatoes, undrained
- 2 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add1/2 cup finely chopped onion and 6 cloves garlic and cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
- Snip the 2 cans San Marzano tomatoes (undrained) into bite size chunks and add them to the pot, along with the 2 cans crushed tomatoes (undrained), 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning and 1 tablespoon sugar.
- Bring to a simmer and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Continue cooking, uncovered, for about 30 minutes. Re-season with salt and pepper if needed. Remove from heat and stir in1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use kitchen shears to cut whole tomatoes right in the can—less mess, same effect.
- Make it smooth or chunky: Blend it if you like a smoother sauce, or leave it rustic with tomato bits.
- Toss it in a slow cooker for deeper flavor—3–4 hours on high, 6–8 on low.
- Taste as you go: Some canned tomatoes need more salt or a pinch of sugar. Adjust to your liking!
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Sugar: 1g