Marinara Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
215 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Marinara Sauce
Description
This Marinara Sauce recipe focuses on a straightforward, flavorful tomato sauce using canned San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes crushed manually to retain texture. Garlic sautéed briefly in extra virgin olive oil infuses the oil with aroma before adding crushed tomatoes and dried herbs—oregano and basil. A pinch of sugar balances the acidity, and salt seasons the sauce.
The sauce simmers uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing it to thicken and develop deeper flavor. The olive oil rises to a noticeable deep orange color on the surface, indicating a well-cooked marinara with a smooth yet slightly textured consistency.
This sauce is versatile for a variety of dishes requiring tomato sauce, including pasta, pizza, or as a base for other recipes. It yields about 3 cups of sauce.
A substitution tip suggests using 6 to 7 ripe fresh tomatoes, blanched and peeled, in place of canned tomatoes to produce a similar result if fresh produce is preferred.
Ingredients
- 28 ounce can San Marzano Tomatoes whole
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/2 teaspoon basil dried leaves
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Crush the tomatoes with your hands into a large bowl. Set aside.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic. Stir and then add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, and salt. Reduce to a simmer and cook for at least 15-20 minutes, until the oil on the surface turns a deep orange.
Notes
- Yield is about 3 cups of marinara sauce.
- Fresh tomato substitution: use 6 to 7 ripe tomatoes, blanched and peeled before crushing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 518mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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