Classic Marinara Sauce Recipe
The ease and convenience of store-bought marinara sauce may be hard to beat, but with only 30 minutes you can make this Easy Classic Marinara Sauce that contains no added sugar or preservatives, and it's overflowing with love, unlike those jarred sauces.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Italian Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 2 quarts
Calories: 368kcal
- 2 large shallots minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons dried basil divided
- 3 teaspoon dried oregano divided
- 3 cans (28 ounces each) tomato puree
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes with the juice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3" rind Parmesan cheese optional
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
In a large stockpot, sauté the shallots and garlic in the oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and the tomato paste. Sauté, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the tomato purée, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan cheese rind (optional), and the salt and pepper.
Simmer, partially covered, for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
May be frozen in air-tight freezer containers for up to 3 months.
May be stored in the refrigerator, in an air-tight container for up to 7 days.
Serving: 1quart | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 3788mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g