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gluten-free marinara sauce recipe

Gluten-free Marinara Sauce

Tammy OverhoffTammy Overhoff
This Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe is naturally gluten-free, uses pantry ingredients, comes together quickly, and you can use it in all of your favorite gluten-free Italian recipes. This gluten-free marinara sauce is perfect for Sunday dinner or during the busy work week. The best part is making a double or triple batch to freeze for future dinners!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course dinner, dinner recipe, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 137 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • 3 quart saucepan
  • Large spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely minced white onions
  • 4-6 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine Cabernet, merlot, or Pinot Nior
  • 2 28 ounce cans of San Marzano Crushed tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it's fragrant and translucent. 
  • Stir in the garlic with the onions and cook for another 1-2 minutes on medium to medium low until the garlic is fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. If you notice that the garlic is starting to brown, lower the heat and move on to the next step.
  • Pour in the wine and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the liquid reduces by half.
  • Carefully stir in the tomatoes and seasonings and bring the sauce to a boil. Be careful because the sauce might splatter as it boils.
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 30 - 45 minutes or until the sauce turns a rich dark red. Stir the sauce occasionally to keep from burning.
  • Remove from the heat and use in your favorite Italian recipes.

Notes

This recipe makes around 6 cups of sauce. The nutritional information is for 1-cup.
Storage Tips
How Long Does Homemade Marinara Sauce Last in the Refrigerator?
To prepare this gluten-free marinara sauce for the week, let it cool to room temperature. Then put it into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat it up on the stove or in the microwave.
Can Homemade Marinara Sauce be Frozen?
There are a couple of ways to freeze the sauce. First, you need to let it cool to room temperature. Then either -
  1. Pour the sauce into airtight containers and freeze. If you use this method, make sure to leave about 1-inch from the top to allow for expansion.
  2. Freeze into blocks using silicone trays like Souper Cubes. After the sauce is frozen, remove the blocks from the tray, put them into a freezer bag, and freeze.
  3. Portion out the sauce into small or large freezer bags. Roll the bags out flat and flash freeze on a baking sheet or lay flat in the freezer. After the sauce is frozen, place the bags wherever they fit in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSodium: 263mgFiber: 6gSugar: 11g
Keyword easy marinara sauce, gluten-free marinara sauce, homemade marinara sauce
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