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Homemade Bulk Marinara Sauce – Freezer Meal

Rich, slow-simmered marinara sauce made from scratch is perfect for freezing in batches. You’ll have a delicious, homemade pasta sauce ready anytime you need it.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 3 tbs olive oil
  • 2 white onions, diced
  • 2 tbs minced garlic
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 56 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 56 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1.5 tbs dried oregano
  • 1.5 tbs dried basil
  • 1 tbs dried parsley
  • 1 tbs salt
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1-2 tsp peper
  • 2 tbs brown sugar

Instructions 

  • To a large dutch oven or pot add the oil, once hot add in the diced onion let the onion cook for 7-8 minutes or until it gets soft. Sitr in minced garlic.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring sauce up to a simmer. Simmer covered for 30-60 minutes. Enjoy the sauce now or…

Make In To Freezer Meals:

  • Let the sauce completely cool down.
  • Place 3 cups of sauce into 4 different freezer bags. Freeze flat.
  • When ready to use thaw the bag of sauce to the point where you can break it apart. Place the frozen sauce into a pot. Simmer for 10 minutes stirring frequently until hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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1 Comment

  1. K says:

    This is so good