Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce

4.34 from 6 votes

Easiest Homemade Marinara Sauce

After re-testing this Homemade Marinara Sauce, I can confidently say it’s the best! You can make it in 15 minutes, but letting it simmer makes the flavors even better!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian, Italian American

Keyword: classic marinara sauce, easy homemade marinara, easy marinara sauce, homemade marinara, homemade marinara sauce, marinara, marinara receipe, Marinara sauce, marinara sauce recipe, simple marinara recipe

Servings: ounces

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small diced yellow onion
2 (15-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons granulated sugar or more to taste
½ cup chicken broth or water

Instructions

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 small diced yellow onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
In a food processor or blender, add 2 (15-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 teaspoons granulated sugar.
Pulse until smooth.
Add the blended mixture to the onions in the saucepan and add ½ cup chicken broth or water. Sauté for 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.

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Notes

Originally posted April 20, 2020

Updated on March 11, 2025

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