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    You are here: Home / Sauces / A Quick Marinara Sauce Recipe

    A Quick Marinara Sauce Recipe

    Published: Jul 19, 2019 · by Joe Morales

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    If you are looking for a quick and easy marinara sauce recipe for your pasta, look no further. This is a super simple marinara sauce because it doesn't have to cook for hours like a tomato sauce recipe calls for. It is an easy homemade sauce packed with flavor and goes great with any pasta dish.

    marinara sauce with spices in a saucepan
    Marinara Sauce

    Jump to:
    • What is the difference between marinara sauce, spaghetti sauce, and arrabbiata sauce?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 💭 Helpful Hints
    • You may also like these recipes for pasta night!
    • 📋 Recipe

    What is the difference between marinara sauce, spaghetti sauce, and arrabbiata sauce?

    All three of these sauces are derived from tomato. Think of marinara sauce as the base. From there you can create a spaghetti sauce, or tomato sauce, which typically cooks for a few hours to get a richer and deeper flavor. An arrabbiata sauce is a spicy marinara sauce that has added chili peppers or chili flakes in it.

    🥘 Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons canola oil
    • ½ cup julienned red onion, about half a medium onion
    • ½ teaspoon basil
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomato
    • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    🔪 Instructions

    1. In a saucepan, add oil, onion, basil, and oregano. Cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
    2. Add tomato, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir.
    3. Simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning to taste. Stir.
    4. Simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

    💭 Helpful Hints

    • use honey instead of granulated sugar.

    You may also like these recipes for pasta night!

    1. How to make the best bolognese sauce - When an easy tomato sauce isn't enough.
    2. Roasted Heirloom Tomato Sauce - The unique and delicious flavor of heirloom tomatoes combined with fresh basil makes this sauce stand out.
    3. How to make fresh pasta from scratch - The easiest and best-tasting pasta is always homemade.

    If you tried the marina sauce recipe, please take a minute to rate the recipe and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter. Tag me with #joeeatsworld

    📋 Recipe

    marinara sauce with spices in a saucepan

    Marinara Sauce Recipe

    If you are looking for a quick and easy marinara sauce recipe for your pasta, look no further. This is a super simple marinara sauce because it doesn't have to cook for hours like a tomato sauce recipe calls for. It is an easy homemade sauce packed with flavor and goes great with any pasta dish.
    Author: Joe Morales
    4 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients 

    • 2 tablespoon canola oil
    • ½ cup julienned red onion, about half a medium onion
    • ½ teaspoon basil
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomato
    • 3 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • In a saucepan, add oil, onion, basil, and oregano. Cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
    • Add tomato, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir.
    • Simmer for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and sugar to taste. Stir.
    • Simmer for another 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

    Disclaimer: I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases through the Amazon Affiliate program and other affiliate links at no additional cost to you.

    Equipment

    Cutting board
    Medium saucepan

    Notes

    • substitute honey or any other sweetener for the granulated sugar.
     
    Calories: 115kcal
    Course: Main Dish
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: sauce, tomato
    Tried this recipe?Mention @joeeatsworld1 and tag #joeeatsworld!

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