My kids love spaghetti, lasagna and mozzarella sticks dipped in marinara sauce. We have a dish with tomato sauce in it every week. For cost effectiveness and because I like to cook I make my own specialty sauce. It takes only 10 min to prep and cook then just let it simmer. I always make enough to use for 2-3 dishes. My homemade marinara sauce is much more flavorful than store bought and comes out cheaper.
Ingredients for Homemade Marinara Sauce
The ingredients for my homemade marinara sauce are really simple. Most of the necessities you probably already have in your pantry and seasoning cabinet. This sauce consists of; garlic, canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste, ketchup, basil, oregano, sugar, cayenne pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix it all up in the sauce pan and let it simmer for 30 minutes or longer. That’s it when it’s done put it with your spaghetti meat, pasta or homemade pizza and enjoy.
Recipe
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Equipment
- 1 Large sauce pan
Ingredients
- 2 Minced garlic cloves
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can 15 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 1 can 6 oz tomato paste
- 1½ tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1½ tbsp dried oregano
- 1½ tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp red cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes I like to add a little more, it depends on your spice level
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in the pan
- Add garlic and brown for about 2 minutes
- Add in all canned vegetables and stir together
- Pour in ketchup and mix
- Add in all dry seasonings and mix
- Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes
- Use on your favorite dish and enjoy
I hope that you and your family enjoy this easy to make sauce. It takes a lot more time than opening a can and pouring it but it lasts longer. Plus you’ll feel better knowing you aren’t feeding your family any perservatives. Check out my TikTok on this recipe and try using it on one of the popular recipes like meatless lasagna.
