Marinara Sauce
User Reviews
5
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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
3 cups
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Course
Condiments
Marinara Sauce
Description
The Marinara Sauce recipe starts with gently cooking shallots and garlic in olive oil to release their aromas without browning. Adding crushed tomatoes, combined with a touch of balsamic vinegar and a slight sweetness from cane sugar, helps balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Dried oregano and red pepper flakes provide herbal notes and a subtle heat. The sauce simmers slowly to allow the flavors to meld together, producing a smooth and richly flavored tomato sauce.
Its medium-thick texture and layered flavors make it ideal for tossing with pasta, spooning over meatballs, or spreading on pizza dough before baking. The seasoning can be adjusted at the end to suit taste preferences.
This straightforward tomato sauce can be prepared in advance and stored refrigerated, enhancing its flavor after resting. Stir occasionally during simmering to prevent sticking, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup shallot finely minced
- 2 garlic finely minced, large cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 crushed tomatoes 28-ounce can
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon cane sugar
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium pot over low heat. Add the shallot, garlic, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the tomatoes and their juices, balsamic vinegar, cane sugar, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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