Can I use canned tomatoes?

Yes, canned tomatoes can be used for convenience and still yield a great sauce.

How long does it last in the fridge?

Homemade marinara sauce can last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Yes, this homemade marinara sauce is naturally gluten-free.

Grains

A rich and flavorful sauce made from ripe tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for pasta dishes.

Per 100 g

74 kcal

1 cup

181 kcal

(245 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
2 g / 100g	15 g / 100g	1.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 10% · Carbs 73% · Fat 17%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (245 g, 181 kcal) is 9% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 44 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Homemade Marinara Sauce is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Homemade Marinara Sauce	74	2 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

8/10

Low in calories and high in flavor, this sauce is a great choice for weight loss.

Can I use canned tomatoes?: Yes, canned tomatoes can be used for convenience and still yield a great sauce.
How long does it last in the fridge?: Homemade marinara sauce can last up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Is it gluten-free?: Yes, this homemade marinara sauce is naturally gluten-free.

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