Marinara is a classic Italian sauce that can be served on pasta, pizza, or even used as a dipping sauce. It's made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs, and is typically simmered for several hours to develop its rich flavor. But what if you don't have several hours to spare? No problem! With a few simple tips and tricks, you can make a delicious marinara sauce in just 30 minutes. This article will guide you through the process of creating a tasty and flavorful marinara sauce that is perfect for any occasion.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST MARINARA SAUCE
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
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.
MARINARA SAUCE
For a go-to standby using canned tomatoes, get Ina Garten's easy, homemade Marinara Sauce recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large (12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the wine and cook on high heat, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.
BEST MARINARA SAUCE YET
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
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
SIMPLE MARINARA SAUCE
This is a simple marinara sauce, good over any pasta or on lasagna.
Provided by EIORE
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato Marinara
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic until aromatic and tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, parsley, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, bay leaves and onion powder. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 618.5 mg, Sugar 5 g
ANOTHER MARINARA SAUCE
I have so many recipes for Marinara, my favorite tomato sauce. They must always include lots of garlic and a good red wine. You can adjust the chunkiness when processing. You can also adjust the garlic, olive oil, and sugar to your own taste. I also like a little bit of red pepper flakes for a kick. Here's my latest love of Marinara!
Provided by Chef PotPie
Categories Sauces
Time 1h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Pour tomatoes and juice into strainer set over large bowl. Open tomatoes with hands and remove and discard fibrous cores; let tomatoes drain excess liquid, about 5 minutes. Remove 3/4 cup tomatoes from strainer and set aside. Reserve 2 1/2 cups tomato juice and discard remainder.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden around edges, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and oregano and cook, stirring constantly, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add tomatoes from strainer and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring every minute, until liquid has evaporated and tomatoes begin to stick to bottom of pan and brown fond forms around pan edges, 10 to 12 minutes. Add wine and cook until thick and syrupy, about 1 minute. Add reserved tomato juice and bring to simmer; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally and loosening browned bits, until sauce is thick, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Transfer sauce to food processor (or transfer to saucepan and insert immersion blender, and add reserved tomatoes; process until slightly chunky, about eight 2-second pulses. Return sauce to skillet and add basil and extra-virgin olive oil and salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
- Freeze remainders.
ANOTHER TASTY MARINARA SAUCE
This sauce is so quick and easy to make, it takes any pasta dish to a new level. Simple pasta, marinara sauce and parmesan cheese...yummy! We prefer it served in our favorite lasagna or manacotti dish. I never buy store bought any longer, not when its this easy to make dishes taste special.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Low Protein
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat pan, on medium heat and olive oil and garlic, sauteing for 3 minutes.
- Add parsley, onions and tomatoes to garlic oil and stir well.
- Next add the bay leaf, salt, pepper and sugar, bring to a boil, cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with basil and use in your favorite dish.
MARINARA
My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this marinara sauce recipe in big batches several times a month, so it was a staple on our dinner table. A mouthwatering aroma filled the house each time she cooked it. -James Grimes, Frenchtown, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until thickened and flavors are blended, 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up tomatoes with wooden spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE
This quick and easy homemade marinara sauce is my kids' favorite. It works fantastic with spaghetti, and my kids love it in meatball subs, too. -Cara Bjornlie, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 7 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 489mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor.
- Roast your tomatoes before making the sauce. This will concentrate their flavor and make them even sweeter.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will give your sauce a complex flavor profile.
- Simmer your sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and develop.
- Taste your sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Serve your sauce over your favorite pasta, or use it as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Marinara sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give marinara sauce a try.
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