BASIC MARINARA SAUCE
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, heat up the olive oil. Add the onions and cook slowly, on medium heat until they start to caramelize. They should be evenly brown and soft. Cooking them this way brings out the natural sweetness in the onions. Add the garlic and dried herbs and cook for 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the 1/2 cup of red wine and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and their juice and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook on low, stirring occasionally for at least 2 hours, or longer depending on the water content of the tomatoes. The sauce should be thick with much of the water evaporated to concentrate the flavor (sometimes I let it cook 4-5 hours over a very low flame). Add salt and pepper to taste. *Dried herbs hold their flavor much longer than fresh herbs so when slow cooking. If you want to use fresh herbs, add them at then end of the cooking process, just before serving. Use which ever of those herbs you prefer for a total of 2 Tablespoons. **Start with 4-5 lbs of fresh, ripe, tomatoes. If you don't have fresh tomatoes, you can use 2 (28 oz) cans of crushed tomatoes, 1 (28 oz) can of whole tomatoes and 1 (6 oz) can of tomato paste. When I use canned tomatoes, I always add a couple tablespoons of sugar to counteract the acidity of the canned tomatoes. I find I don't have to add any sugar with the ripe tomatoes from my garden. ***Many of the comments below have asked "Do I have to use red wine?" The answer is no, but it does add to the flavor and if you're going to have wine with dinner anyway, or have an open bottle, throw some in!
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anthony bowen
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. I've had better marinara sauces.
Maiya Budhathoki
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out watery.
Student inn Mobile
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out bland.
Abdullateef Abdulyekeen
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too acidic for my taste.
derek hankins
[email protected]I added a few extra cloves of garlic to the sauce, and it turned out perfectly.
Raelene Stinson
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.
Asif Zulfiqar
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh tomatoes. It makes the sauce taste so much better than when you use canned tomatoes.
Sedzro Rejoice Deladem
[email protected]I made this sauce for my Italian grandmother, and she said it was the best marinara sauce she'd ever had. That's high praise coming from her!
mohamed yahia
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for breadsticks. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Beejay duckhunter
[email protected]I've tried many marinara sauce recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love that it's made with fresh tomatoes, which gives it a really vibrant flavor.
Spirduke gaming
[email protected]This marinara sauce is absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The sauce is rich, flavorful, and has the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. I served it over spaghetti and meatballs, and it was a hit wit