Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Marinara Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup shallots or 1 cup onions, diced; 4-6 garlic cloves; pinch red pepper flakes (or up to 1/4 teaspoon for a nice kick); 2 pounds ripe tomatoes (or 28-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes- see notes); 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano); 1/2 teaspoon salt,more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste; 8-10 basil leaves, torn; optional: 1-2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

A fast and easy recipe for Marinara Sauce using fresh or canned tomatoes, with garlic, onions and oregano and basil cooked on the stovetop in under 30 minutes. Use this classic Marinara Sauce on pasta, pizza or meatballs.

Updated at: Sat, 15 Nov 2025 08:25:09 GMT