Best 6 Chunky Garlic And Herb Marinara Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our Chunky Garlic and Herb Marinara Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that elevates any pasta dish to new heights. This delectable sauce boasts a symphony of fresh herbs, garlic, and tomatoes, simmered to perfection for a rich and robust taste. Savor the chunky texture that adds a delightful dimension to your favorite pasta, or use it as a versatile base for pizzas, stews, or casseroles. With variations for both a classic tomato sauce and a spicy arrabbiata, this recipe offers a culinary adventure that caters to diverse palates. Elevate your culinary skills and treat your taste buds to the exquisite flavors of our Chunky Garlic and Herb Marinara Sauce.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST ITALIAN MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE



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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

2 X 28 oz cans San Marzano Tomatoes
1/2 yellow onion (-diced)
8 cloves garlic (-minced)
1 leaf bay
4 sprigs basil
1/3 c fresh basil leaves (- sliced or torn)
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch sea salt (( or to your taste))

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

CHUNKY GARLIC AND HERB MARINARA SAUCE



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Chunky Garlic and Herb Marinara Sauce is the ultimate comfort food on a chilly fall evening! Simple, delicious and home made with basic pantry ingredients, don't reach for sauce in a jar! Try this instead!

Provided by Cleanfreshcuisine

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 2 Quarts, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 fresh garlic cloves
1 large sweet onion
4 large fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh oregano
1/3 cup unbleached cane sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Clean the garlic and finely dice.
  • Clean the onion and roughly chop.
  • In a large stockpot, place the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Wash and roughly chop the tomatoes.
  • Add to garlic and onion. Cook and stir for 10 minutes.
  • Add cans of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, cane sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Wash and roughly chop the basil and oregano. Stir into the sauce.
  • Lower heat to medium low and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite pasta!
  • This recipe makes 2 quarts of sauce. Even better the next day, but if you prefer simply seal in a freezer bag or container and freeze. Will keep up to 4 months. Just thaw, heat and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 165.8, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.8, Protein 2

CHUNKY MARINARA SAUCE



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You'll love this Marinara sauce! This is great with fried eggplant or meatballs. I'm sure you could add ground meat if you wanted to make a meat sauce.

Provided by CALEIGHSMOM

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato     Marinara

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 442.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

COOKING LIGHT'S BASIC MARINARA SAUCE



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This sauce consists mostly of pantry staples. Keep canned crushed tomatoes on hand, and you can prepare a batch of sauce any time. For the best taste, look for chunky tomatoes without added herbs or spices. Buy low-sodium or no-salt-added tomatoes so the finished sauce tastes more of tomatoes than salt. Cento and Eden Organic brands are recommened. Because marinara is a long-simmered sauce, dried herbs are best. They soften and maintain more flavor during the long cook time. Crumble them in your palm to release more of their tasty essential oils. The slow heat will compromise the delicate, fruity flavor of expensive extra virgin olive oil. Regular olive oil will work nicely in the marinara. Rely on a large Dutch oven or stockpot because this recipe makes enough sauce for several meals. Cook at a low simmer - just a few bubbles every few seconds will yield the deepest taste. October 2007

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped yellow onions (about 3 medium)
1 tablespoon sugar
3 tablespoons minced garlic (about 6 cloves)
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
3 (28 ounce) cans no-salt-added crushed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to pan; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sugar and next 7 ingredients (through fennel seeds); cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in vinegar; cook 30 seconds. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat for 55 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 664.5, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 4.7

CHUNKY MARINARA SAUCE



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I love using Marinara Sauce on many different types of food,so I decided to can a few quarts for use later in the year.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring frequently.OR.
  • Scald jars,pour sauce in while hot. Process for 10 minutes at 5 lbs pressure.This will make about 2-3 quarts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 300.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 1.4

MARINARA SAUCE WITH FRESH HERBS



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Categories     Sauce     Kosher     Simmer

Yield makes 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups white wine
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes or 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon anchovy paste
Kosher salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to brown the garlic. Add the wine and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the wine is reduced by half.
  • Reduce the heat to low, add the tomatoes, and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the basil, oregano, and anchovy paste. Stir the sauce and taste for seasoning, adding salt as needed. If the sauce is too acidic, add the sugar. (It will help round out the flavor of the sauce.) Stir and simmer the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes. For a thicker sauce, cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Make Ahead
  • The sauce will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Tips:

  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Dried herbs can be used, but they will not have as much flavor as fresh herbs. If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use a teaspoon of dried herbs for every tablespoon of fresh herbs called for in the recipe.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the garlic. If you overcrowd the pan, the garlic will steam instead of brown. This will result in a less flavorful sauce.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. The olive oil you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the sauce. Look for a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.

Conclusion:

This chunky garlic and herb marinara sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make sauce, give this chunky garlic and herb marinara sauce a try.

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