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    Vegan Marinara Sauce

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    This Vegan Marinara sauce requires just 1 pot, 7 ingredients, and is ready in less than 10 minutes. It’s so easy to make, super healthy, oil-free, and delicious!

    vegan marinara in saucepan.


    If you have been craving a delicious vegan spaghetti sauce that doesn’t require intensive laboring then look no further. This oil-free marinara sauce is amazing! It’s low in calories, fat-free, and incredibly versatile.

    I used everyday pantry staple items to whip up this delicious recipe. And, trust me. No one will ever know the difference. You will not sacrifice on taste or health with this recipe. You’ll never need to buy store-bought pasta sauce again…EVER!

    Vegan Marinara sauce that’s ready in 10 minutes and requires only 7 ingredients. It’s so easy and simple and requires only one pot. A great recipe to prepare ahead of time so you can enjoy this amazing sauce for the week!

    pasta sauce in bowl

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    • Tomatoes: (2) 28-ounce cans of Cento Crushed Tomatoes or San Marzano Tomatoes.
    • Spices: I like using dried oregano and basil because they are much more accessible. A little onion powder and garlic powder. And, a pinch of red pepper for a bit of heat. I always say it’s optional, but it really does add a nice depth of flavor.
    • Maple Syrup: I like sweeter sauces, but feel free to leave this out if you want a more savory essence.
    • Salt: Add to taste, but this is completely optional. Just be sure to use low-sodium tomatoes.

    Table of Contents

    • How To Make Vegan Marinara Sauce
    • How Can I Use Marinara Sauce
    • How Long Will It Keep
    • Can I Freeze Vegan Marinara Sauce
    • More Delicious Vegan Sauce Recipes
    • Vegan Marinara Sauce (No Oil)

    How To Make Vegan Marinara Sauce

    This recipe really could not be any easier. You simply add all the ingredients to a large pot and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.

    Then, reduce the heat to low and allow to cook for 5-6 minutes. That’s it! Don’t be afraid to get creative. Feel free to toss in mushrooms or chopped veggies to make a very hearty spaghetti sauce.

    How Can I Use Marinara Sauce

    There’s really no “one way” as it is so versatile. But, it’s great to serve over pasta or veggies. However, I love using it in my Vegan Lasagna Rolls. Amazing!

    Also, be sure and try it over regular pasta and topped with my delicious Vegan Parmesan!

    How Long Will It Keep

    You can store the marinara in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. So, it’s great for a quick “grab and go” meal during the week.

    Can I Freeze Vegan Marinara Sauce

    Absolutely! Pour it into a freezer bag or a sealed container after it has cooked and set it in the freezer. Freeze the whole batch together or into smaller portions. It will last for about a month in the freezer.

    When you’re ready to use it simply place it in the fridge the night before you’re ready to cook and reheat it in a saucepan.

    vegan marinara and pasta.

    More Delicious Vegan Sauce Recipes

    • Garlicky Lemon Tahini Dressing
    • Easy Vegan Chipotle Aioli
    • The Best Vegan Ranch Dressing
    • Vegan Bolognese Sauce
    • Cashew Sour Cream or Tofu Sour Cream
    • Vegan Date Caramel
    vegan marinara over pasta

    And, as always, be sure and let me know if you try this recipe! Leave a comment and star rating. If you want to be kept up to speed on all that’s going down with Shane & Simple and my latest recipes SUBSCRIBE HERE!

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    Vegan Marinara Sauce (No Oil)

    ★★★★★ 5 from 18 reviews
    • Author: Shane & Simple
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 minutes
    • Total Time: 13 minutes
    • Yield: 4 cups 1x
    • Category: Sauce
    • Cuisine: Italian
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    This Vegan Marinara sauce requires just 1 pot, 7 ingredients, and is ready in less than 10 minutes. It’s so easy to make, super healthy, oil-free, and delicious!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 28 oz. can of low-sodium crushed tomatoes. Or (if you like your sauce a little chunky, use 1 can crushed tomatoes and 1 can diced tomatoes.)
    • 2 Tbsp. dried oregano
    • 2 Tbsp. dried basil
    • 2 tsp. onion powder
    • 1 ½ tsp. garlic powder
    • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (adjust according to spice preference)
    • 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
    • Salt to taste (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a large pot and simmer over medium to medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
    2. Reduce heat to low and cook for another 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. Serve over your favorite pasta or use for pizza sauce.

    Equipment

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    Notes

    This is the perfect recipe to top with my Plant-Based Parmesan.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ½ cup
    • Calories: 26
    • Sugar: 4.1 g
    • Sodium: 152 mg
    • Fat: 0.1 g
    • Carbohydrates: 6.1 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 0.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: vegan marinara sauce, vegan marinara sauce no oil, vegan spaghetti sauce no oil, marinara sauce recipe, spaghetti sauce vegan

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    Comments

    1. Susan

      June 18, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      I’ve made this many times and it is so easy and delicious! I like to cook mushrooms to add to it and sometimes onion. I made a triple batch today, so I would have enough to share with my sister. I also enjoyed your interview recently on the Plant Strong podcast.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Wendy

      May 13, 2022 at 1:10 pm

      I am wondering if this sauce could be canned. Thoughts?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        May 13, 2022 at 2:33 pm

        I’ve never done it because it usually doesn’t last. But, I don’t see why not.

        Reply
      • Carol Reddick

        March 05, 2023 at 8:47 pm

        To can tomato products you need to add lemon juice or vinegar because modern tomatoes aren’t as acidic as they used to be. I’d be sure to look at a canning site, such as Ball or a university extension office to get the best advice.

        Reply
    3. Haley

      February 28, 2022 at 10:26 pm

      Any ideas for what I can blend into the sauce to sub for the maple syrup? I can’t have any sweeteners including liquid ones. Would dates work all right if I blend them with some sauce in the Vitamix? What about some cooked sweet potato or carrots to add sweetness?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        March 01, 2022 at 3:09 pm

        Hi, Haley! The dates would work best. But, honestly, you could leave it out and it would be more of a savory sauce without the sweeteness.

        Reply
    4. Selina Careen

      August 23, 2021 at 7:32 pm

      Simple and delicious Marnera sauce.
      I also made your Hummus recipe..so easy and delicious.
      Your recipes are so easy, not time consuming
      and taste wicked!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 24, 2021 at 4:36 pm

        Selina, thank you so much and so glad you are enjoying the recipes.

        Reply
    5. Beverly Valley

      June 28, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      My new go to sauce. I’m already thinking of all the things I can pour this over for a yummy dinner! Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Lisa M

      April 25, 2021 at 1:09 pm

      My husband loves spaghetti with meat sauce , so I used your recipe as a guide. I used fresh garlic and onions, substituted an Italian seasoning blend, added frozen mushrooms and a soy-based meat substitute. We loved it. I may add a little tomato paste next time to make the sauce a little thicker. You have some really simple and great-looking recipes and I can’t wait to try many of them.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Shannon

      April 11, 2021 at 10:16 am

      Very Flavourful! Was looking for a good replacement to my favourite store bought that has oil and this may be it. The easiness of this makes it a true contender as well. TY

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Jen

      October 19, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      So tasty and easy to make! Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 19, 2020 at 7:29 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Melanie Owens

      October 09, 2020 at 9:29 am

      So easy, no special ingredients, and I think it’s the best marinara I’ve ever made! Thanks, Shane!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 09, 2020 at 10:29 am

        Thank you so much!!!

        Reply
    10. Debbie

      September 19, 2020 at 12:14 pm

      Sauce came out bitter. How to fix it?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 19, 2020 at 9:54 pm

        Bitter? Hmmmm, that’s new. I’ve never heard of that happening before. Let me think on that.

        Reply
        • Linda

          October 25, 2020 at 10:41 pm

          Love this recipe!! Have made it many times now, at least once a week and the only time it ended up bitter was because my fresh basil was apparently not so fresh and had started to go to seed which makes it very bitter.

          ★★★★★

          Reply
    11. Shawon Blythe

      June 29, 2020 at 12:22 pm

      So glad I came across this recipe! Trying to eat a more plant based diet. This recipe was simple and quick plus I already had the ingredients on hand. Will definitely continue to use this delicious recipe. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 30, 2020 at 2:24 pm

        Thank you, Shawon!

        Reply
    12. LaNette Hacker

      April 08, 2020 at 8:26 am

      Can this be frozen and if so for how long?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 09, 2020 at 12:19 pm

        Yes. It should keep for a couple of months.

        Reply
    13. Sripriya B

      February 24, 2020 at 10:42 pm

      Hi ,

      Can we use fresh tomatoes instead of canned tomatoes ? If so. What would be the quantity ?
      Thanks !

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        February 25, 2020 at 12:22 pm

        Yes, absolutely! One 28-ounce can of tomatoes equals about 10 to 12 whole tomatoes. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    14. Linda Goode

      January 24, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      Totally awesome Marinara sauce! I will be keeping this recipe forever!! Thank you so much for sharing it!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 24, 2020 at 2:53 pm

        Thank you so much, Linda! Blessings.

        Reply
    15. Sheri Keene

      November 03, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      I have made this recipe MANY times and it is always perfect. It is great over spaghetti sauce or as the marinara sauce in Lasagna! I can’t improve on it. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        November 03, 2019 at 9:41 pm

        Wow, Sherri! Thank you so much for the kind words and I’m so glad you like the sauce. Thanks for rating it too:) Many blessings.

        Reply
    16. Sheri Keene

      October 30, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      I loved this recipe. I put it over spaghetti squash and both my husband and I loved it. I froze it and when I thawed it later it was even better!! !Quick, easy and the ingredients are most likely already in your pantry. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 31, 2019 at 7:44 am

        Thank you, Sheri! I’m so glad you enjoyed it and love the feedback on freezing it. It never lasts long enough in my house. LOL!

        Reply
    17. Maple

      October 02, 2019 at 9:54 am

      Thank you Shane for sharing this simple and delicious recipe for marinara sauce. I made this to make plant-based lasagna. The 8 minutes cooking time for the sauce does not compromise the flavor. This recipe is definitely a keeper 🙂
      I used whole Italian tomatoes in a tin which I crushed up by hand before cooking it with the rest of ingredients on the stove top.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Stephanie DiSantis

      July 08, 2019 at 7:19 am

      Hi all! Any suggestions for someone who needs to be low/no sugar? I’ve heard sautéing shredded carrots as a replacement for sugar or the syrup could work. Has anyone tried this?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        July 08, 2019 at 8:41 am

        Hi, Stephanie! A couple of things: 1) You can leave out the maple syrup and it is still very good. Very savory. 2) Yes, you can shred carrots, saute them, and blend them briefly with the sacue before heating. You could also just add them to the sauce without blending. Hope this helps! Let me know how it turns out. Blessings.

        ★★★★★

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    19. Christy

      February 01, 2019 at 6:42 am

      Fantastic marinara sauce- love your ideas & posted on Forks Over Knives FB

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        February 01, 2019 at 5:35 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    20. Shane Martin

      January 21, 2019 at 8:46 pm

      Mark, thanks so much for reaching out and so glad you enjoyed it. Peace and feast.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    21. Mark Brennan

      January 21, 2019 at 5:09 pm

      I just made this for the first time. It’s easy and delicious.
      Thanks Shane!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    22. Julie Creveling

      September 18, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      I got so excited when I saw this recipe posted on Facebook today! I have tried several oil free marinara sauce recipes and haven’t liked any of them very much. So I made it tonight and it is absolutely delicious!I even had all of the ingredients already in my pantry! My hunt for the perfect homemade marinara sauce is over! Thank you so much, Shane!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 18, 2018 at 8:10 pm

        Wow, Julie! Thanks so much. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    23. Michael

      February 26, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      Easy and delicious!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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