**Savor the Exquisite Flavors of Homemade Marinara Sauce: A Culinary Journey Through Italy's Beloved Dish**
Marinara sauce, a staple in Italian cuisine, is a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, savory, and aromatic flavors. This versatile sauce, made from fresh tomatoes, herbs, and spices, is the heart of many classic Italian dishes, from pasta to pizza and beyond. Our collection of marinara sauce recipes offers a diverse range of options, each with unique ingredients and preparation methods. Whether you prefer a classic tomato-based sauce, a spicy arrabbiata, or a creamy vodka sauce, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So, embark on a culinary journey through Italy and discover the secrets of creating the perfect marinara sauce that will transform your meals into unforgettable culinary experiences.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Marinara Sauce:** This timeless recipe captures the essence of traditional Italian marinara sauce, using fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and oregano. Its simplicity allows the natural flavors of the ingredients to shine through, creating a versatile sauce that complements a wide range of dishes.
2. **Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce:** For those who enjoy a kick of heat, our arrabbiata sauce is a vibrant and flavorful choice. Fresh tomatoes, chili peppers, and garlic come together in a fiery symphony of flavors that will add a touch of spice to your favorite pasta dishes.
3. **Creamy Vodka Sauce:** Indulge in the luxuriousness of our creamy vodka sauce, a rich and decadent variation of the classic marinara. Vodka, cream, and Parmesan cheese blend seamlessly with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, creating a velvety smooth sauce that is perfect for coating pasta, chicken, or seafood.
4. **Puttanesca Sauce:** Discover the bold and briny flavors of puttanesca sauce, a classic Italian sauce that combines tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies. This flavorful sauce is a perfect match forspaghetti or linguine and is sure to impress your dinner guests.
5. **Sun-Dried Tomato Marinara Sauce:** Experience the intense, concentrated flavors of sun-dried tomatoes in our sun-dried tomato marinara sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated and blended with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, create a robust and flavorful sauce that is perfect for adding a touch of Mediterranean flair to your favorite dishes.
6. **Roasted Red Pepper Marinara Sauce:** Add a touch of smoky sweetness to your meals with our roasted red pepper marinara sauce. Roasted red peppers, blended with tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, create a vibrant and flavorful sauce that is perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce.
CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE
Homemade marinara is almost as fast and tastes immeasurably better than even the best supermarket sauce - and it's made with basic pantry ingredients. All the tricks to a bright red, lively-tasting sauce, made just as it is in the south of Italy (no butter, no onions) are in this recipe. Use a skillet instead of the usual saucepan: the water evaporates quickly, so the tomatoes are just cooked through as the sauce becomes thick. (Our colleagues over at Wirecutter have spent a lot of time testing skillets to find the best on the market. If you're looking to purchase one, check out their skillet guide.)
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies
Time 25m
Yield 3 1/2 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour tomatoes into a large bowl and crush with your hands. Pour 1 cup water into can and slosh it around to get tomato juices. Reserve.
- In a large skillet (do not use a deep pot) over medium heat, heat the oil. When it is hot, add garlic.
- As soon as garlic is sizzling (do not let it brown), add the tomatoes, then the reserved tomato water. Add whole chile or red pepper flakes, oregano (if using) and salt. Stir.
- Place basil sprig, including stem, on the surface (like a flower). Let it wilt, then submerge in sauce. Simmer sauce until thickened and oil on surface is a deep orange, about 15 minutes. (If using oregano, taste sauce after 10 minutes of simmering, adding more salt and oregano as needed.) Discard basil and chile (if using).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
THE BEST MARINARA SAUCE
I developed this recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now we like to make huge batches-we're talking 220-pounds-of- tomatoes huge-and then give jars along with a pound of pasta as gifts around the holidays. Knowing this sauce is made from the heart with the best possible ingredients makes me feel good about giving it to my family and friends. -Shannon Norris, Cudahy, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h40m
Yield 9 cups
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, water and 1/2 cup basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tomatoes are completely broken down and soft, about 1 hour, stirring occasionally., Press tomato mixture through a food mill into a large bowl; discard skins and seeds. Return tomato mixture to stockpot; add 1/2 cup of remaining basil, oregano and remaining garlic. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 3-1/2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste and remaining 1/4 cup of basil; season with salt and pepper. , Add 1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice to each of 3 hot 1-1/2-pint jars. Ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 40 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
WORLD'S BEST MARINARA
The only marinara you'll ever need! Serve with your favorite pasta.
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato Marinara
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, red bell pepper, and parsley; cook and stir until mushrooms are slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add oregano, sugar, basil, rosemary, sage, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; stir to combine, 2 minutes.
- Stir tomato sauce into seasoned onion-mushroom mixture; cook over low heat until flavors have combined, 30 minutes.
- Transfer half the sauce to a blender; blend until smooth. Return to saucepan with the remaining sauce; stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 666.2 mg, Sugar 8.8 g
BEST ITALIAN MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE
How to make the best, authentic Italian Marinara Sauce recipe from scratch, with organic San Marzano tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil.
Provided by Florentina
Categories Main
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a heavy bottom large pot on medium low flame. Add a lug of olive oil and the diced onion with a pinch of sea salt. Cook for about 10 minutes until traslucent taking good care not to burn it.
- Stir in the minced garlic and let it infuse the oil for about 30 seconds.
- Use your hands and crush the tomatoes as you add them to the pot with the onion and garlic. Rustic chunks are what we are after.
- Add the bay leaf and the 4 sprigs of basil then bring everything to a gentle simmer. Partially cover with a lid and cook down until reduced and thick to your liking. About an hour or so. Stir a few times making sure the sugars from the tomatoes don't stick to the bottom.
- After the sauce has reduced season to taste with the sea salt. Discard the bay leaf and basil sprigs.
- Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the reserved fresh basil. Serve with your favorite pasta to transfer to jars and refrigerate up to one week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 kcal, Carbohydrate 152 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 2727 mg, Fiber 39 g, Sugar 91 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MARINARA SAUCE
Make classic marinara sauce at home with this easy recipe by Giada De Laurentiis from Everyday Italian on Food Network.
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large casserole pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon of each salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste. (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)
BEST MARINARA SAUCE YET
This is a very easy homemade red sauce, and the only one my 5 year old daughter will eat! Serve with your favorite pasta.
Provided by Jackie M.
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato Marinara
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor place Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large skillet over medium heat saute the finely chopped onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the blended tomato sauce and white wine.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 685.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity of the tomatoes.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Garnish the sauce with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Conclusion:
This marinara sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its rich flavor and simple ingredients, this marinara sauce is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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