Best 6 Worlds Best Marinara Recipes

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**Title: Journey into the World's Best Marinara: A Culinary Masterpiece Awaited**

Indulge in a culinary voyage to discover the world's best marinara, a delectable sauce that elevates any dish with its vibrant flavors and rich history. This exceptional marinara is born from a symphony of fresh ingredients, carefully selected and combined to create an unforgettable taste experience. From the sun-kissed tomatoes that provide a burst of sweetness and acidity to the aromatic blend of herbs and spices that add depth and complexity, every element contributes to the magic of this extraordinary sauce.

**Recipes Explored:**

- **Classic Marinara:** Embark on a culinary journey with this traditional marinara recipe, a timeless staple in Italian cuisine. Simple yet exquisite, this sauce captures the essence of marinara with its harmonious balance of flavors.

- **Quick Marinara:** Experience the convenience of a speedy marinara that doesn't compromise on taste. This version utilizes pantry staples and clever techniques to deliver a delectable sauce in a fraction of the time.

- **Roasted Red Pepper Marinara:** Elevate your marinara with the smoky sweetness of roasted red peppers. This vibrant sauce adds a delightful dimension of flavor, perfect for those who enjoy a touch of spice and a vibrant hue.

- **Sun-Dried Tomato Marinara:** Journey to the sun-kissed lands of Italy with this marinara infused with the intense flavors of sun-dried tomatoes. This sauce offers a delectable blend of tanginess and umami that will tantalize your taste buds.

- **Seafood Marinara:** Embark on a culinary adventure by combining the richness of seafood with the vibrant flavors of marinara. This seafood marinara is a symphony of tastes, featuring succulent shrimp, tender mussels, and flaky fish enveloped in a luscious tomato sauce.

- **Vegetarian Marinara:** Delight in a hearty and flavorful vegetarian marinara that showcases the bounty of garden-fresh vegetables. This vibrant sauce is packed with crisp bell peppers, juicy zucchini, and earthy mushrooms, all simmered in a delectable tomato base.

- **Creamy Marinara:** Indulge in the velvety embrace of creamy marinara, a luscious sauce that adds a touch of indulgence to your favorite dishes. This creamy version incorporates a blend of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, resulting in a decadent and irresistibly smooth sauce.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, these marinara recipes offer a range of options to suit your preferences and skill level. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary expedition that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested 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.

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

MARINARA SAUCE



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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

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 small onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 dried bay leaves

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



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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

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 SAUCE OF ALAN LEONETTI (((THE BEST)))



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Everyone who has tasted this sauce has either begged for a handout or the recipe, stating that it's by far the best marinara sauce they have ever had. We use this sauce (or gravy) over spaghetti, veal parmesan, eggplant parmesan, meatball subs, Italian sausage subs, ravioli, and anything else that calls for a marinara sauce or red gravy. This exact recipe as written yields about 22 one quart Hefty brand freezer bags that each contain 3 large long handled cooking ladles of sauce per bag. You will need a very large spaghetti or lobster pot that is at least 15 inches high by 12 inches in diameter, which is the perfect size for this recipe as it is written. We use the Angela Mia brand of Chunky Crushed Tomatoes that come in cans containing 6 lbs. 6 oz. per can (about 1 gallon). This brand is made by Hunt's, so if you can not find Angela Mia, feel free to use Hunt's.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Sauces

Time 4h45m

Yield 22 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 (114 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes (or 6 lbs 6 oz per can)
8 cups tomato paste
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian stewed tomatoes
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 heads fresh elephant garlic (bulbs)
6 tablespoons chopped garlic, in juice (from jar)
2 large onions (diced)
8 tablespoons dried oregano
10 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons dried basil
8 tablespoons sugar (or Splenda)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Empty 3 cans of crushed tomatoes into the pot.
  • Slice all of the cloves of the elephant garlic bulb crosswise into either halves or thirds or pieces, and dump them into the pot.
  • Dice the large onions, and dump that into the pot.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, and stir to mix well with a large long handled wooden spoon.
  • Do not strain, as the pulp adds to make this a thick and wonderful sauce.
  • Cover and cook on medium heat, stirring every 5 minutes until it bubbles and is completely heated throughout. This takes about 1 hour.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer, and continue to simmer, stirring every 5 minutes to keep from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pot for 3 additional hours.
  • Remove from heat, uncover, and give it one last stir.
  • Allow it to completely cool.
  • When it is completely cooled, stand up your 1 quart Hefty freezer bags in a row and with a large long handled cooking ladle place 3 ladles of sauce into each bag.
  • Squeeze out as much air from each bag as possible and secure the bags shut.
  • Mark the bags and place into the freezer.

Tips:

  • When selecting tomatoes for your marinara sauce, choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes. Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and free of blemishes.
  • Use a variety of tomatoes to create a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of plum tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, and cherry tomatoes.
  • Roast your tomatoes before adding them to the sauce. Roasting the tomatoes will intensify their flavor and add a touch of smokiness.
  • Use fresh garlic and herbs in your sauce. Fresh garlic and herbs will give your sauce a brighter, more vibrant flavor.
  • Don't overcook your sauce. Overcooking the sauce will make it thick and pasty. Simmer the sauce for just long enough to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Taste your sauce as it cooks and adjust the seasonings accordingly. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can easily make the world's best marinara sauce at home. This sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, or any other Italian dish. So next time you're craving a delicious, homemade marinara sauce, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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