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**Indulge in the Finest Homemade Marinara Sauce: A Culinary Journey Through Three Exceptional Recipes**

Marinara sauce, a cornerstone of Italian cuisine, is a versatile delight that elevates simple dishes into culinary masterpieces. Its rich, savory flavor tantalizes the taste buds, leaving you craving more. In this culinary adventure, we present three extraordinary marinara sauce recipes that showcase the beauty of fresh ingredients and authentic Italian cooking.

**Classic Marinara:** Embark on a journey through traditional Italian flavors with our classic marinara sauce recipe. This timeless sauce captures the essence of simplicity, using only a handful of ingredients to create a robust and flavorful masterpiece. San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, basil, and oregano dance together in this symphony of taste, delivering a delightful balance of sweetness and acidity.

**Roasted Red Pepper Marinara:** Experience a vibrant twist on the classic with our roasted red pepper marinara. This recipe introduces a smoky, subtly sweet dimension to the sauce, thanks to the addition of roasted red peppers. As they meld with the tomatoes, they create a rich, complex flavor profile that will leave you craving more.

**Sun-Dried Tomato Marinara:** Discover the delightful sun-kissed flavors of the Mediterranean with our sun-dried tomato marinara. Bursting with concentrated tomato flavor, sun-dried tomatoes add a depth of flavor and a slightly chewy texture to the sauce. Combined with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, this recipe delivers a delightful balance of tangy and savory notes.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to elevate your culinary skills, these three marinara sauce recipes are sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a delicious journey through the world of Italian cooking.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THE BEST MARINARA SAUCE



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup minced garlic, divided
12 pounds plum tomatoes, quartered
2 cups water
1-1/4 cups minced fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

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.

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

MARINARA SAUCE



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For a go-to standby using canned tomatoes, get Ina Garten's easy, homemade Marinara Sauce recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon good olive oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, or plum tomatoes in puree, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.

CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE



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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

1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, certified D.O.P. if possible
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
Small dried whole chile, or pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large fresh basil sprig, or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, more to taste

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

BEST MARINARA SAUCE YET



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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

2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup finely diced onion
½ cup white wine

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

BEST MARINARA



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This is the absolute best recipe to use on tomatoes! I haven't tried it on spaghetti, but I recommend rotini or fusili. This is a marinara sauce, but better! Even my picky little sister loved it!

Provided by Shannon

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

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 ½ (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic and celery and cook until soft. Pour in tomatoes and tomato paste, stir, reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; simmer 15 minutes, uncovered. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 494 mg, Sugar 5 g

WORLD'S BEST MARINARA



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 sweet onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, torn
2 tablespoons oregano
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce

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

MARINARA



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My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this marinara sauce recipe in big batches several times a month, so it was a staple on our dinner table. A mouthwatering aroma filled the house each time she cooked it. -James Grimes, Frenchtown, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (28 ounces each) whole tomatoes
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened and flavors are blended, 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with wooden spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes: The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your sauce will be.
  • Roast your tomatoes: Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and gives them a slightly smoky taste.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices: This will give your sauce a complex and flavorful taste.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make marinara sauce, so feel free to adjust the ingredients and proportions to suit your own taste.
  • Let your sauce simmer: The longer you simmer your sauce, the more time the flavors have to develop.
  • Serve your sauce with your favorite pasta: Marinara sauce is a versatile sauce that can be served with a variety of pasta shapes.

Conclusion:

Marinara sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a staple of Italian cuisine and is enjoyed by people all over the world. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this marinara sauce recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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