How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Lynn's Marinara Sauce Recipe?

You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lg. yellow onion, minced, 1 med. warm or possibly warm pepper deveined, seeds removed, diced, 1/2 c. Good Quality extra virgin extra virgin olive oil, 4 garlic cloves, finely minced, and more.

Is Lynn's Marinara Sauce Recipe suitable as vegetarian?

Yes, Lynn's Marinara Sauce Recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Lynn's Marinara Sauce Recipe?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lynn's Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Lynn's Marinara Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lg. yellow onion, minced; 1 med. warm or possibly warm pepper deveined, seeds removed, diced; 1/2 c. Good Quality extra virgin extra virgin olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, finely minced; 3 1/2 lbs. fresh tomatoes (or possibly 1-1 pound 13 ounce. can tomato sauce and 1-1 pound 13 ounce. can whole tomatoes and 1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste); 1 teaspoon dry oregano (or possibly 1 sprig fresh); 4 basil leaves, finely minced (or possibly 2 teaspoon dry); Salt to taste; Optional: 1 c. zucchini, sliced, 1 c. diced yellow, red, green pepper, 1 c. diced celery

Try this homemade Lynn's Marinara Sauce recipe the whole family will love. Made with yellow onion, pepper, extra virgin and garlic. Easy step-by-step in…

This Lynn's Marinara Sauce relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as lg. yellow onion, minced, garlic cloves, finely minced and salt to taste. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 529 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Vegetarian

Servings: persons

1 lg. yellow onion, minced
1 med. warm or possibly warm pepper deveined, seeds removed, diced
1/2 c. Good Quality extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
3 1/2 lbs. fresh tomatoes (or possibly 1-1 pound 13 ounce. can tomato sauce and 1-1 pound 13 ounce. can whole tomatoes and 1 (6 ounce.) can tomato paste)
1 teaspoon dry oregano (or possibly 1 sprig fresh)
4 basil leaves, finely minced (or possibly 2 teaspoon dry)
Salt to taste
Optional: 1 c. zucchini, sliced, 1 c. diced yellow, red, green pepper, 1 c. diced celery

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
529 kcal
Category
Vegetarian

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