16+ Recipes Using Marinara Sauce
Enjoy these 16+ Recipes Using Marinara Sauce! Make a batch of fresh marinara sauce today, refrigerate it, or freeze it for future use. Marinara sauce is an ideal tomato sauce for delicious meals you can whip up and freeze for upcoming busy weeks.
Classic Marinara Sauce
This time of year is when fresh basil comes into season. And, there’s nothing more delicious and flavorful than a fresh pot of tomato sauce, our favorite classic marinara sauce – to be specific- simmering on the stove.
So today, we are delighted to share some of our favorite recipes and new ideas for you to use a jar of our Mom’s Quick Marinara Sauce and incorporate it into your weekly meal plan.
First, Tips on How To Store and Freeze Freshly Made Marinara Sauce?
- After you make a fresh pot of our mom’s quick marinara sauce, allow it to stay in the pot and on the stove top to cool completely. We sometimes allow it to stay overnight, covered, leaving it on the stovetop to cool completely.
- Next, wash and air-dry a few mason jars. You can do this while the sauce is simmering.
- When the marinara sauce is completely cooled down, use a ladle to help you transfer the sauce into your mason jars. Use as many as needed.
- Seal the jars with the caps tightly. And store them on a shelf in your freezer. They will freeze well, and up to 3 months.
- Be sure to keep a jar of marinara sauce in your fridge to use for various dishes for dinner. The jar of sauce will last for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Enjoy these 16+ Recipes Using Marinara Sauce.
There’s nothing like fresh homemade marinara sauce on hand when you need it, and it’s made with only 5 ingredients! Perfect for all kinds of dishes. Gluten-Free ideas and recipes, too.
1. Zucchini Tomato Sause over Fusilli Pasta ~ Everyone LOVES pasta! And, this is an exquisite dish! It is quick and easy to prepare with already-made marinara sauce on hand, and a couple of zucchini, and it’s ready in minutes!
2. Baked Chicken Nuggets ~ Use marinara sauce as a condiment and dip these chicken nuggets into the sauce (instead of Ketchup), which is more delicious and nutritious. Use some “marinara sauce” for dipping our Italian rice balls, too!
3. Roasted Eggplant Parmesan – Lightened ~ Eggplant is quickly chopped, roasted until tender, then topped with marinara sauce, freshly chopped basil, and grated cheese. It’s a favorite in our house! Best of all – it’s gluten-free!
4. Zucchini Pepperoni Pizza Boats ~ A READERS’ FAVORITE! And, Gluten-free… This happens to be everyone’s favorite meal, and even the kids will enjoy it. Simple, easy to make, and bake!
5. Spaghetti Squash with Tomato Sauce ~ A vegetarian favorite! This simple dish is easy to whip up, and one your whole family will love! So delicious – no one will miss the pasta! Also, gluten-free.
Try it with Chichen!
6. Chicken Tenders Skillet Dinner ~ is our mom’s recipe for “chicken marinara.” You can use fresh tomatoes or some marinara sauce once the chicken is fully cooked. Simple, easy, and delicious.
7. Roasted Zucchini Parmesan Lightened! This deconstructed zucchini parmesan recipe is AMAZING! Loaded with flavor, it is a simple recipe that’s gluten-free and low in calories. It turns our esquisite every time. IF you LOVE zucchini, then don’t miss our Zucchini Rollantini with Spinach and Cheese! It too is a quick dish to whip up – using our already-made marinara sauce.
8. Roasted Eggplant Meatballs (Vegetarian) ~ Made with an eggplant mixture that is rolled into meatballs and baked until golden, then topped with marinara sauce. Exquisite!
9. Easy Risotto with Marinara Sauce ~ If you love rice? This is a rice dish stirred with some marinara sauce to make a delicious meal – your whole family will love it! An easy meal to whip up on meatless nights. Try it with quinoa too.
10. Sicilian Eggplant Parmesan ~ These are stacks of eggplant – roasted (not fried) and layered with delicious marinara sauce, grated cheese, and fresh basil. Everyone’s favorite!
11. Liz’s Pita Pizza ~ If you have kids going back to school, this is a great idea! Keep a package of pita bread frozen or in the fridge, and you can whip up these quick pizzas in 5 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights.
Favorite Dinner Casseroles…
Here are some wonderful recipes for you to use your marinara sauce and make quick dinners for busy weeknights!
12. Best Rice Ball Casserole Stuffed with Meat and Peas ~ This is an irresistible dish your family will go bonkers for – and it makes enough to freeze some too!
13. Homemade Eggplant & Spinach Lasagna ~ An ideal casserole to get your family to eat more vegetables. Easy to cut into individual meals and freeze.
14. Easy Baked Long Fusilli Casserole ~ Only need to assemble 6 ingredients in a Pyrex or baking dish, and bake! Another great dinner that comes together in minutes! Your family and friends will enjoy.
15. Ravioli Bake Casserole ~ is a round ravioli lasagna with a shortcut to this delicious, hearty meal using ravioli for layers of noodles. Plus, with a 10-minute prep and only 5 ingredients, this ravioli bake casserole is quick and effortless!
16. Pasta Alla Nonna ~ A mouthwatering dinner your whole family will love because the flavors are amazing! This casserole dish is put together with pasta, marinara sauce, and cheese. Then it is baked until the cheeses are melted. Delish!
If you make any of these 16+ recipes using Marinara Sauce, let us know and leave a comment below! We’d love to hear from you!
Happy Cooking and Baking! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by…
xo anna and liz
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