Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, finely minced; Salt and pepper; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced; 1 1/2 cups yellow squash, diced; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 2 cups tomatoes, diced; 30 -ounce jar of tomato sauce; 1/2 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
Salt and pepper
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced
1 1/2 cups yellow squash, diced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups tomatoes, diced
30 -ounce jar of tomato sauce
1/2 bay leaf

1
Heat olive oil in nonreactive saucepan.
2
Saute the onion, garlic, salt and pepper until tender.
3
Stir in the mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes.
4
Add the zucchini, yellow squash, thyme, oregano, and basil and saute for 5 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes and cook 5 minutes more.
6
The vegetables
7
should be tender, but not browned.
8
Remove to a large saucepan and add the tomato sauce and the bay leaf.
9
simmer the sauce for about 30 minutes or until it had thickened and the flavors are blended.
10
Remove for the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.

234

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 yellow onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, finely minced, Salt and pepper, and more.

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

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

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marinara Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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