Best 5 Chunky Marinara Sauce Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious homemade chunky marinara sauce that is bursting with flavor and perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce? With so many recipes available, finding the perfect one can be overwhelming. This article will guide you through the key ingredients, cooking methods, and tips for creating a thick, flavorful, and chunky marinara sauce that will elevate your culinary creations. From choosing the right tomatoes to mastering the art of slow simmering, we'll provide all the essential information you need to create a restaurant-quality chunky marinara sauce in the comfort of your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to embark on a delicious journey of creating the perfect chunky marinara sauce!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHUNKY MARINARA SAUCE



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You'll love this Marinara sauce! This is great with fried eggplant or meatballs. I'm sure you could add ground meat if you wanted to make a meat sauce.

Provided by CALEIGHSMOM

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato     Marinara

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 442.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CHUNKY GARLIC AND HERB MARINARA SAUCE



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Chunky Garlic and Herb Marinara Sauce is the ultimate comfort food on a chilly fall evening! Simple, delicious and home made with basic pantry ingredients, don't reach for sauce in a jar! Try this instead!

Provided by Cleanfreshcuisine

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 2 Quarts, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 fresh garlic cloves
1 large sweet onion
4 large fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/2 cup fresh oregano
1/3 cup unbleached cane sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup dry red wine
2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Clean the garlic and finely dice.
  • Clean the onion and roughly chop.
  • In a large stockpot, place the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, over medium high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Wash and roughly chop the tomatoes.
  • Add to garlic and onion. Cook and stir for 10 minutes.
  • Add cans of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, red wine, cane sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Wash and roughly chop the basil and oregano. Stir into the sauce.
  • Lower heat to medium low and let simmer, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve with your favorite pasta!
  • This recipe makes 2 quarts of sauce. Even better the next day, but if you prefer simply seal in a freezer bag or container and freeze. Will keep up to 4 months. Just thaw, heat and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 165.8, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 9.8, Protein 2

CHUNKY MARINARA SAUCE



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I love using Marinara Sauce on many different types of food,so I decided to can a few quarts for use later in the year.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Sauces

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

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  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring frequently.OR.
  • Scald jars,pour sauce in while hot. Process for 10 minutes at 5 lbs pressure.This will make about 2-3 quarts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 300.8, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 4.9, Protein 1.4

CHUNKY MARINARA SAUCE



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Categories     Sauce     Tomato

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (28-ounce) cans Italian-style plum tomatoes (such as Cento), undrained
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion (1/2 small)
1 Tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 large basil sprig
1 oregano sprig
1 bay leaf
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • 1) Place 1 can tomatoes with juice in a food processor, and process until smooth. Chop remaining can of tomatoes with juice. 2) Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add pureed tomatoes, chopped tomatoes with juice, salt, and next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes or until thick. Remove from heat; discard basil and oregano sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in chopped basil and chopped oregano.

CHUNKY MARINARA SAUCE



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This is my version of Marinara sauce.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

28 oz can crushed tomatoes
4 15 oz cans, diced tomatoes w/oregano, basil & garlic, not salt added
1/2 c finely diced sweet onion
5 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp crushed basil
1 tsp coarse sea salt & black pepper
1 tsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot, saute` onion & garlic in about 1/4 c. olive oil till tender.
  • 2. Add crushed & diced tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper, sugar and lemon juice.
  • 3. Simmer for about 45 min. Re-season if needed.

Tips:

  • Use the best ingredients you can find. Fresh, ripe tomatoes and high-quality olive oil will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
  • Don't skimp on the garlic. Garlic is one of the key flavors in marinara sauce, so don't be afraid to use a lot of it.
  • Cook the sauce low and slow. This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen.
  • Add a little bit of sugar. This will help to balance the acidity of the tomatoes.
  • Don't add too much salt. You can always add more salt to taste, but it's hard to remove it once it's been added.
  • Taste the sauce often and adjust the seasonings as needed. The perfect marinara sauce is a balance of sweetness, acidity, and saltiness.

Conclusion:

Chunky marinara sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes, from pasta to pizza to chicken. It's also a great way to use up fresh tomatoes when they're in season. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own chunky marinara sauce at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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