Last Updated on March 2, 2026 by Carrie Korem, FNTP
I’ve been making this marinara sauce for years. It’s quick and only requires a few pantry staples. Let’s walk through how to make marinara sauce.
Ingredients needed for Marinara Sauce
Extra-Virgin olive oil
Garlic
Italian seasoning blend
Crushed jarred tomatoes
Celtic sea salt
How to Make Marinara Sauce
Place the olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning blend in a cold saucepan. Turn the heat to medium and heat until garlic starts to sizzle, about 1 minute.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and sea salt. Bring to a low simmer. Season with additional sea salt to taste (if desired).
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. That’s it!
How to Use the Sauce
On homemade pizza
Over pasta
As a dipping sauce
In chili or Minestrone
Our family has used this marinara recipe for years. It’s quick, only requires a few ingredients, and is absolutely delicious!
PrintMarinara Sauce
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 3 cups
- Category: Side Dish
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning Blend
- 1 (24-ounce) jar crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Place olive oil, garlic and Italian seasoning blend in a cold saucepan. Turn the heat to medium and heat until garlic starts to sizzle, about 1 minute. Pour in crushed tomatoes and sea salt. Bring to a low simmer. Season with additional sea salt to taste (if desired). Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
So fun that you’re doing videos! It’s so wonderful to see you and hear your enthusiasm! Looking forward to making this easy and delicious sauce soon! Blessings, Kelly 🙂
Thanks, Kelly!
Can you use tomato paste instead of crushed tomatoes?
That won’t work for this recipe
You mention in the video to add about 1 teaspoon of salt, but the recipe says 1/2 teaspoon. I just wanted to let you know in case it was a typo and in case some people just look at the recipe without watching the video. : )
Thank you! I made the edit!
Can you use mince garlic and Himalayan pink salt instead?
I don’t test my recipes with substitutions, so I don’t know what would lend the exact same flavor and texture.
The video turned out soooo great!!! Love everything about it. Gonna have to try this method for making sauce, too 🙂
Thanks, Lisa! 🙂
Love the video! Great job!
Great video!
Great recipe, Carrie! Thanks for sharing! I can’t wait to see more videos.
Thank you!
How long does it simmer? I know some people usually simmer theirs for 2 hours.
After you bring it to a simmer, the sauce is ready.
Can you use your crock pot to make this? For how long? Also can you put in canning jar and freeze as is? Thanks!
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Hi Carrie,
I just made this. Well it’s still simmering but it is so good and soooo easy! yay! Then I went and watched your artichoke video and man was that helpful. I’ll have to try cooking artichokes. : )
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Is this a good sauce to use for pizza?
It is! 🙂