Best Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe – Simple, Authentic & Full of Flavor

This homemade marinara sauce is rich, robust, and made with just a few classic ingredients for an authentic Italian taste.

Simmered with tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, it’s the perfect base for pasta, pizza, or dipping.

Whether you’re cooking a quick weeknight dinner or prepping for a family feast, this easy marinara delivers fresh, homemade flavor every time.

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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Make marinara with cans of crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce easily with this yummy recipe.

Prep Time5 minutes minutes

Cook Time10 minutes minutes

Servings - 4 cups

Ingredients 

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• 15 oz. can tomato sauce
• 15 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp white sugar to cut the acidity from the tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a medium saucepan or skillet, whisk together the tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes. Turn heat on high while you add the other ingredients.
• Add the olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, basil, oregano, thyme, and sugar.
• Once the sauce bubbles, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes. Add salt or pepper to taste.
• Use homemade marinara sauce in your dinner and meal prep. Enjoy!