Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce

This easy homemade marinara sauce is healthier than jarred and made with simple pantry staples. No preservatives, less sodium, and just a pinch of sugar to balance acidity—without tasting sweet. Fresh, tomato-forward flavor that comes together in minutes and tastes better than store-bought marinara. Perfect for pasta, casseroles, pizza, and more family-friendly meals.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 54kcal

Equipment

1 Medium sauce pan

Ingredients

1 tbsp Olive oil
½ cup Onion finely diced
2 tsp Garlic minced
1 tsp Dried Basil
28 oz Canned Tomato Sauce
3 oz Tomato Paste
½ tsp Kosher Salt
1 pinch Sugar
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Over medium heat sauté minced onion in olive oil until translucent and soft. Add in the mince garlic and the dried basil. Sauté for about 1 minute more.
Add in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, Kosher salt, and sugar.
Salt & Pepper to taste and mix well.
Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for about 10-15 minutes stirring occasionally.

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