Authentic Marinara Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
1 batch
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Calories
142 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Authentic Marinara Sauce Recipe
Description
Authentic Marinara Sauce Recipe features San Marzano crushed tomatoes combined with garlic sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with dried basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and a bay leaf. The addition of a whole carrot during simmering provides natural sweetness to balance the tomato's natural acidity. The sauce simmers gently for 20-30 minutes until flavors meld and the texture thickens slightly.
The resulting sauce is smooth with a subtle sweetness and herbaceous aroma, suitable for various Italian dishes. Removing the carrot and bay leaf before serving ensures a clear, flavorful sauce. It can be served immediately or stored for later use.
Adding fresh tomatoes requires broiling, peeling, pureeing, and straining before use. Using the carrot is optional, especially if you have low-acid tomatoes. This sauce works well as a foundation for many recipes and can be easily customized.
Ingredients
- 1/2 /2 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and diced, fresh
- 2 (32 oz) (32 oz) cans San Marzano Tomatoes crushed (see notes)
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp basil dried
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1/2 /2 tsp salt
- 1/4 /4 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf dried
- 1 carrot see notes, whole
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and stir in the chopped garlic. Allow the garlic to simmer for 1-2 minutes but do not let it brown.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and water and stir. When the sauce comes to a simmer, add the herbs and whole carrot.
- Turn the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the carrot and bay leaf and discard.
- Serve the sauce immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Fresh tomatoes can replace canned ones by broiling, peeling, pureeing, and straining for sauce preparation.
- Add a whole carrot during simmering to reduce acidity unless using naturally low-acid tomatoes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1batch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 2270mg | 95% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 10455IU | 209% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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