Easiest Ever Marinara
Bright-flavored marinara made from crushed tomatoes and seasoned with oregano. It's a great make-ahead recipe for the freezer and helps you out on busy nights!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 22- ounce canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons canned tomato paste
- 1 8- ounce canned tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Prep Ahead:
- Combine the marinara sauce ingredients in a gallon-size sealable bag or container and label to store.
- Store in the fridge for 5-7 days or the freezer for up to 3 months.
Prepare From Prepped:
- If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight (or don’t- see notes for details)
- Heat the sauce until simmering.
- Cook a further 10-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with spaghetti or crusty bread.
Make From Fresh:
- Combine the marinara sauce ingredients in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring to combine.
- Heat sauce until a rolling simmer, then lower heat to a low simmer.
- Cook a further 10-2 minutes until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with spaghetti or crusty bread.
Notes
If you use the U-Konserve container I linked or a similar-sized container that's round, you don't have to thaw the ingredients before putting them in your cooking vessel.
I just dump the whole block of frozen liquid right into the pot, add the lid and start it on a lower heat, and walk away.
It'll cook just fine that way! I'll go and turn up the heat later if I'm around. Or, if not, just let it simmer on low til it's smooth and cooked through.