BIG-BATCH MARINARA SAUCE

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I typically freeze part of this marinara sauce to have on hand for guests or when I'm craving a comforting pasta dish. It adds a fresh, herby layer of flavor.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
7 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup minced fresh parsley
3/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1/4 cup dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cheese and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally., Serve desired amount over spaghetti. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Saqlain Kalia
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This sauce is amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe.


Mujtaba Abbasi (Mujtaba Abbasi)
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Meh.


Eniola Ibito
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This is the worst marinara sauce I've ever had. It's bland and watery.


Himal Timsina
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this sauce was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Amer Salag
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The sauce was delicious, but it took longer to cook than the recipe said. I had to simmer it for an extra 30 minutes to get it to the right consistency.


Spader RBLX
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This sauce is a bit too acidic for my taste. I'll add a little bit of sugar next time I make it.


Oseni Olawale
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I love that this recipe makes a big batch of sauce. I can freeze the leftovers and have them on hand for later.


wisdom law
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. I always have a jar of this sauce in my fridge so I can have a delicious meal on the table in no time.


Ath Shr
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I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce turned out perfectly. It's the best marinara sauce I've ever had!


SmArT SoFiKuL
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This marinara sauce is a game-changer! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for chicken nuggets. My family loves it!