Name: Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 clove garlic; 1/4 cup onion (grated); 1/4 cup celery (grated); 1/4 cup carrot (grated); 1 tbsp fresh basil (chopped, or 1 tsp dried); 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, or 1 tsp dried); 1/2 tbsp fresh oregano (chopped, or 1/2 tsp dried); 1/2 tsp salt

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Marinara Sauce – Perfect red sauce for pastas, pizzas, sandwiches, dipping, and more. This is my go-to recipe that I use at least once per week!

What ingredients go into making a delicious marinara sauce?

tomato sauce
balsamic vinegar
garlic
onions
celery
carrot
basil
parsley
oregano
salt
olive oil
butter

What tools do I need to make this recipe?

How do I make Marinara Sauce?

Step 1: Grate carrots, celery and onion.

Step 2: Add butter and olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add grated veggies to the pan and begin to cook, stirring occasionally until tender.

Step 3: Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, parsley and basil. Cook an additional minute.

Step 4: Stir in balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.

Can I make Marinara Sauce ahead of time?

Yes. Store marinara in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can freeze the sauce in freezer safe containers (like these ones) or in freezer bags for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use the sauce, remove from freezer and heat sauce on the stove.

Here are some delicious recipes to use with my Marinara Sauce:

Fried Zucchini – “Zucchini Fries” are the perfect appetizer or side dish dipped in your favorite marinara sauce or ranch dressing. This is also a great way to get the kiddos to eat their veggies!
Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches – Made with baked parmesan chicken, mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce on toasty bread!
Chicken Parmesan – (Chicken Parmigiana) Crispy breaded baked chicken topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve over a bed of pasta with marinara sauce.

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Marinara Sauce

Cuisine Italian

Keyword homemade marinara, marinara dipping sauce, marinara sauce, pasta sauce recipe, tomato sauce recipe

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 2 cups

Author Amanda Cooks & Styles

Ingredients

2 cups tomato sauce
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup onion grated
1/4 cup celery grated
1/4 cup carrot grated
1 tbsp fresh basil chopped, or 1 tsp dried
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, or 1 tsp dried
1/2 tbsp fresh oregano chopped, or 1/2 tsp dried
1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

Grate carrots, celery and onion.
Add butter and olive oil to a saucepan over medium heat. Add grated veggies to the pan and begin to cook, stirring occasionally until tender.
Add minced garlic, salt, oregano, parsley and basil. Cook an additional minute.
Stir in balsamic vinegar and tomato sauce. Cover and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.