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Simple Marinara Sauce

Published: Feb 20, 2015 · Modified: Jun 5, 2025 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links

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Thanks to Viva Italia Days at Publix: Hunts Tomatoes, Progresso™ Brand Products, Kraft Parmesan Cheese, Pillsbury™ Refrigerated Breads, Betty Crocker™ Cookies for sponsoring today’s blog post.

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I feel like every well-rounded cook needs a simple marinara sauce recipe in there arsenal of go-to recipes. It dawned on me recently that I’ve been holding back quite a few go-to recipes from my readers. Over the next month I’ll be sharing all my favorite tried and true go-to recipes. Today, we will start with the classic simple marinara sauce recipe. I like to make a very large batch of this sauce. Serve it for dinner and then with the leftovers I freeze it so I always have sauce on hand at all times.

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This simple marinara recipe is very easy to make and takes just 30 minutes. Of course there is nothing wrong with letting it sit on the stove top and simmer for hours. But when I’m in a crunch for time the sauce taste just fine after 30 minutes of cooking. What makes this sauce is using Hunts Crushed Tomatoes. I use 4 large cans to be exact and one 16 ounce can of Hunts Tomato Paste.

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A good sauce needs lots of seasoning. I use the basic salt and pepper. I like crushed garlic in my sauce verse garlic powder. However if you don’t have fresh garlic on hand don’t sweat it use the garlic powder. I just prefer the texture of the pieces if garlic. I also like onion in my sauce. It adds to flavors as well as Italian seasoning and a secret ingredient… Sugar! Yes… I learned from my Great Aunt Theresa that sugar brings out the sweetness in the sauce. Just a few ingredients and best of all I always have them on hand. I make sure I always have a few extra cans of crushed tomatoes on hand! It’s a standard go-to in my house.

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If you live in the South and shop at Publix Supermarkets you’ll be excited to learn that the Viva Italian sale is going on until March 4. All of your favorite brands on sale plus additional coupons you can print out and bring with you to the store. So whether your a novice chef or an experienced one I hope you enjoy my recipe for simple marinara sauce during the next pasta night at your house!

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Simple Marinara Sauce

So whether your a novice chef or an experienced one I hope you enjoy my recipe for simple marinara sauce during the next pasta night at your house!
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Calories: 131kcal
Author: Katie

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ cup onion diced
  • 2 28 oz. cans of Hunts Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 28 oz. can of Hunts Petite Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 12 oz. can of Hunts Tomato Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Pour olive oil in a large stock pot. Heat to high and add the minced garlic and diced onions. Cook for 1 minute until lions begin to turn translucent (stir often).
  • Then add in the crushed tomatoes, petite diced tomatoes, and tomato paste. Reduce heat to medium-low and mix well. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well again and place the lid on the stock pot. Reduce to low and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir often to ensure the sauce doesn't stick or burn to the bottom. Serve with your favorite pasta.

Notes

Make this sauce your own (and even easier) by purchasing seasoned tomatoes and skipping measuring out seasonings.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 816mg | Potassium: 1070mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1043IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 5mg
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Katie is a busy mom of 2 children who loves to feed her family delicious meals that don't take hours to cook! She started her blog 15 years ago as a way to help others get cooking in the kitchen.

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  1. Peter

    March 12, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Hi Katie I was wondering If i could use as a pizza sauce as well because it does look fabulous

    Reply
    • Katie

      March 12, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Hi Peter–I think you could–just go very light on it when using it on pizza. A little goes a long way.

  2. Nutmeg Nanny

    February 23, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Simple homemade sauce is the best thing ever! I love making my own because then I can control all the flavors. This is such a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 25, 2015 at 3:12 pm

      Agree Brandy! Nothing like knowing exactly what is in your food!

  3. Heather | girlichef

    February 21, 2015 at 8:47 pm

    I love having go-to recipes like this in my back pocket – it sounds like it would be wonderful with so many things!

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 22, 2015 at 9:02 pm

      Heather I couldn’t agree more! So many dishes pair with marinara sauce!

  4. Kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox

    February 21, 2015 at 9:54 am

    I love an easy marinara sauce, there’s nothing better than a home cooked sauce.  This looks fantastic.

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 21, 2015 at 10:59 am

      Thanks Kellie!

  5. Martha @ A Family Feast

    February 21, 2015 at 7:57 am

    Everyone needs a good marinara recipe in their collection! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 21, 2015 at 11:00 am

      Agree Martha, and I can’t believe I’ve never shared this recipe!!!

  6. Angie

    February 20, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    This pasta dish looks so good right now. Now you’ve got me hungry for lunch. I’m going to print those coupons too. I love shopping the sales at Public, they have the best prices! 

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 21, 2015 at 11:00 am

      Angie–this is the time to stock up on all your Italian ingredients! I saved so much the other day at Publix!!! I love the Viva Italia Sale.

  7. The Food Hunter

    February 20, 2015 at 12:30 pm

    a good simple sauce is all pasta really needs.

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 21, 2015 at 11:00 am

      Yes! Couldn’t agree more!

  8. Cookin Canuck

    February 20, 2015 at 11:05 am

    There is nothing better than a really good tomato sauce. It’s one of those staples that just never gets old.  Yours looks wonderful!

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 21, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Thanks! I agree. Everyone needs to know how to make tomato sauce!!

  9. Kayle (The Cooking Actress)

    February 20, 2015 at 8:55 am

    I love a good pasta sauce and this marinara is such a classic!

    Reply
    • Katie

      February 21, 2015 at 11:01 am

      Thanks Kayle!

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