Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 5 cloves Garlic, Crushed And Chopped; 1-78 ounces, weight Chicken Breast, Cut In Strips (optional); 4 pieces Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined And Sliced (optional But Preferred); 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped; 20 leaves Fresh Basil (or More If Desired), Washed; 1/2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce (more If Preferred); 1 can (425g Size) Whole Tomatoes, Crushed By Hands; 2 dashes Salt; 2 dashes Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Cheese, Grated (any Quick-melt Will Do)

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
5 cloves Garlic, Crushed And Chopped
1-78 ounces, weight Chicken Breast, Cut In Strips (optional)
4 pieces Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined And Sliced (optional But Preferred)
2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Chopped
20 leaves Fresh Basil (or More If Desired), Washed
1/2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce (more If Preferred)
1 can (425g Size) Whole Tomatoes, Crushed By Hands
2 dashes Salt
2 dashes Pepper
1 Tablespoon Cheese, Grated (any Quick-melt Will Do)

1
Pour the olive oil into a skillet or pan and heat over medium heat.
2
Youll notice that the oil is lighter when you move the pan around.
3
Also, try breaking a toothpick in two.
4
Dip both rugged ends in the pan; when it bubbles, the oil is ready.
5
Add and saute the garlic when the pan is heated up.
6
If using chicken, add the chicken when the garlic turns golden.
7
Stir well and crush the chicken against the pan.
8
Itll release more flavor into the dish.
9
Add the shrimp when the chicken is no longer pink.
10
Add the parsley and basil leaves at the same time.
11
Stir well.
12
Season the dish with the fish sauce and cook for about 2 minutes until shrimp is no longer pink.
13
Add the tomatoes.
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Lower the heat and let the dish simmer.
15
Leave it there for 5-7 minutes.
16
Taste for seasoning and add more fish sauce if desired.
17
Add the grated cheese.
18
It should help lighten the tangy flavor of the sauce.
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Stir well until the all the cheese blends with the sauce.
20
Let it simmer over low heat for another 5-10 minutes.
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Finally, taste it and add salt and pepper as needed.
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Thats it.
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Enjoy!

373

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Protein

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 5 cloves Garlic, Crushed And Chopped, 1-78 ounces, weight Chicken Breast, Cut In Strips (optional), 4 pieces Shrimp, Peeled, Deveined And Sliced (optional But Preferred), and more.

Yes, Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce falls under the Seafood 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!

Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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