Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce

This Easy homemade Marinara sauce is an Italian mother sauce, from this basic recipe the meal possibilities are endless. Marinara sauce is a tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic and herbs.

Your going to love this recipe for so many reasons. First you only need a few pantry ingredients, seven to be exact, if your counting the water. Second it’s so easy, you’ll wonder why you never made it before. Another thing this Easy Marinara Sauce is freezer friendly. One important thing about this recipe since it’s make with tomatoes, be sure to use the best brand you can find, here’s the crushed tomatoes and the tomato sauce I use. When I make it I always make more than I need and freeze it in different size containers for ready made meals or to add to recipe.

But the best part is it’s one of those Italian sauces everyone loves.

If your looking for a good all around stock pot this is the one I use for most of my sauces, stews,  and soups. It’s the prefect size comes with a lid and it’s good quality, so you only need one.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons each olive oil and butter
• 1 chopped yellow onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 bunch chopped Italian parsley
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes ( preferably San Marzano)
• 1 14 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 -2 cups  of water from rinsing out the cans
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 1 Tbsp. fresh or dry oregano
• 1 cup  chopped fresh basil

Instructions

1. In a medium size stock pot bring the oil and butter to medium heat
2. Chop the onion, parsley and garlic together add to the stock pot
3. Saute until tender and just beginning to brown
4. Add the rest of the ingredients except for the basil
5. Bring to a boil lower the heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes stirring occasionally. Uncover, add the basil and simmer 15 minutes longer. ENJOY!!!

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   If you’re adding pre-baked meatballs or Italian sausage to your easy marinara, just nestle them into the sauce once it’s simmering. Let everything cook together for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered or partially covered, to allow the flavors to meld. This gentle simmer infuses the sauce with the savory richness of the meat while keeping the texture of your baked meatballs or sausage intact. It’s a simple way to transform a basic marinara into a satisfying, protein-packed main dish.

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   Here are a few great storage options for your easy marinara sauce:

   1. Refrigerator (Short-Term)

   • How long: Up to 5 days

   • Container: Airtight glass jars or BPA-free plastic containers

   • Tip: Let the sauce cool completely before refrigerating

   2. Freezer (Long-Term)

   • How long: Up to 3 months

   • Container:

     • Freezer-safe zip bags (lay flat for easy stacking)

     • Plastic deli containers

     • Glass mason jars (leave room at the top for expansion)

   • Tip: Label with date and portion size

   3. Ice Cube Trays (For Small Portions)

   • How long: Up to 3 months in freezer

   • Use: Perfect for quick meals or sauces for 1

   • Tip: Once frozen, pop cubes into a freezer bag for easy access