My Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: My Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Butter; 2 whole White Onions, Diced; 2 whole Green Pepper, Diced; 5 cloves Minced Garlic; 3 cans (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Fire Roasted, Diced Tomatoes; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Petite Diced Tomatoes; 8 ounces, weight Tomato Paste; 10 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Cut Into Quarters; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Dried Basil; 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Butter
2 whole White Onions, Diced
2 whole Green Pepper, Diced
5 cloves Minced Garlic
3 cans (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Fire Roasted, Diced Tomatoes
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Petite Diced Tomatoes
8 ounces, weight Tomato Paste
10 whole Cherry Tomatoes, Cut Into Quarters
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Dried Basil
1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper

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Melt butter in a large skillet and saute onion, green pepper, and garlic until onion is translucent.
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In a food processor or blender puree 2 cans of the diced tomatoes.
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In a crock pot put all tomato ingredients, onion mixture, and seasonings.
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Cook on High for 4 hours, stirring about every hour.
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After 4 hours of cooking taste sauce and add more salt and garlic powder to your liking.
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Lower the temp to Low and cook for at least 4 more hours more.
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The longer the better here, people.
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If adding cooked meatballs or ground beef to this, add it about 2 hours before you want to serve, bringing the heat back to High, so the sauce has time to heat back to a low boil.

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 3 Tablespoons Butter, 2 whole White Onions, Diced, 2 whole Green Pepper, Diced, 5 cloves Minced Garlic, and more.

Yes, My Marinara Sauce falls under the General 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!

My Marinara Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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