Mushroom Marinara Sauce Easy

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Mushroom Marinara Sauce! This easy recipe combines the earthy richness of sautéed button mushrooms with the bold flavors of crushed tomatoes, garlic, and a medley of dried herbs like oregano and basil. Simmered to perfection in just 25 minutes, this homemade marinara sauce gets a burst of freshness from chopped parsley and a hint of spice from optional red pepper flakes. Versatile and comforting, it’s perfect to toss with pasta, spoon over roasted vegetables, or use as a pizza base. With minimal prep time and pantry staples, this Mushroom Marinara Sauce is an effortless way to bring restaurant-quality flavor to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the mushrooms are lightly browned and softened.

Step 5

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the mushroom mixture.

Step 6

Add the dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Remove the lid and taste the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.

Step 10

Serve the sauce over your favorite cooked pasta, use it as a pizza sauce, or enjoy it as a topping for vegetables or proteins.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1280.5 grams (1280.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	580

Total Fat 30.90g	40%
Saturated Fat 4.40g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1276mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 69.50g	25%
Dietary Fiber 17.80g	64%
Total Sugars 39.90g
Protein 18.40g	37%

Vitamin D 28IU	140%
Calcium 236mg	18%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 2920mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 44.1%