I adore a good homemade marinara sauce, but have to be honest. I don’t want to have to cook it for hours for it to taste just right. I like simple and quick recipes so I can start supper as we’re finishing up from our busy day of school and all of the other activities and still have a hot, delicious supper on the table.
I know I could plan way in advance and make the long-cooking marinara sauce, but that’s just not how I roll most days.
So, if it’s not how you roll either, then this marinara sauce is perfect for you, too!
It can be our little secret.
As a matter of fact, you might want to get enough ingredients to double this recipe! I like to keep a jar or two of it in my refrigerator we love it so much!
Here’s how I make it.
A simple and quick recipe for delicious marinara sauce. It's a keeper!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 32-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
http://addapinch.com/cooking/2012/01/18/simple-and-quick-marinara-sauce-recipe/
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low to medium heat and toss in all other ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Simmer until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep for about 1 week.
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I’ve got some delicious recipes coming up this week where I use my marinara sauce really shines.
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Robyn
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Always a good recipe to have on hand!
I love himemade pasta sauce. It’s so much more flavorful than store bought. Off to add it to my ZipList recipe box.
That is how I make my tomato sauce! I’ve never thought to make it ahead of time just to keep on hand. So smart!
OK, this one I am saving in my email folder. I’ve tried two recipes before I wasn’t exactly thrilled with. Love the chunky texture!
This IS simple and quick- fabulous!
I don’t usually have hours and hours to prepare dinner either…having a few jars of this in the fridge is the perfect solution!!
Quick and easy is what keeps mamas sane. At least it does for me! Everyone should have a recipe or two like this up their sleeve!
I’ve been looking for a quick homemade sauce like this! Can’t wait to give this a try – thanks for posting it! Happy Wednesday
This looks yummy! I love that you haven’t added any sugar. I’ve always thought that if you add a bit of fresh parmesan cheese, it adds as much sweetness as necessary.
I’m excited about trying this!
This is exactly why I love marinara: quick and simple! {And everyone loves it!}
This does look quick and easy and more importantly it sounds delicious!
Definitely a keeper – love easy recipes like this! Looking forward to recipes using this sauce. Thanks – going to ziplist & pin this recipe!
I love making big batches of sauce and storing it in the freezer. This sounds fantastic!
Great recipe, very similar to mine.
I like to put a whole chilli in with the onion and chilli and just leave it in until the end of cooking time, then just take it out.
Give it a nice gentle heat.x