For an even smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to puree the sauce after simmering. Be careful when blending hot liquids! If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can substitute two 28-ounce cans of crushed or diced tomatoes. Reduce the simmering time accordingly. Feel free to add other vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers, to the sauce for added depth of flavor. This marinara sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Amanda Metz
Jul 3, 2024This recipe is amazing! The fennel seeds add such a unique flavor. I'll never buy store-bought marinara again!
Norwood Murazik
Jul 13, 2023My family loved this sauce! It's so much better than anything I've ever made before.
Brisa Ernser
May 2, 2023I used canned tomatoes and it still turned out great. So easy and delicious!
Bridget Hessel
Apr 30, 2023I added a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. It was perfect!