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.
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