Best 6 Homemade Chunky Marinara Sauce Recipes

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Homemade chunky marinara sauce is a delicious and versatile staple that can elevate any dish. Whether you want to smother your favorite pasta, top a pizza, or create a flavorful dipping sauce, a well-crafted marinara sauce will always impress. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create the perfect homemade chunky marinara sauce. We'll share tips for selecting the best tomatoes, using fresh herbs and spices, and achieving the perfect balance of flavors. So let's get started on creating a chunky marinara sauce that will make your taste buds sing!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

THE BEST MARINARA SAUCE



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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

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup minced garlic, divided
12 pounds plum tomatoes, quartered
2 cups water
1-1/4 cups minced fresh basil, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh oregano
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 cup plus 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

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.

HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (28 ounces each) Italian crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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

BEST MARINARA SAUCE YET



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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

2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup finely diced onion
½ cup white wine

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

10-MINUTE HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE



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This easy four-ingredient 10-minute homemade marinara sauce is the answer to all of your pizza, pasta and garlic bread dipping sauce dilemmas.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 10m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, plus more as needed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the oil and allow it to warm for 1 minute, then add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant, 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and crushed red pepper flakes if desired. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, 7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper or sugar to taste.

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh tomatoes, garlic, and basil will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other vegetables to your sauce, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini. You can also add different herbs, such as oregano or thyme.
  • Let your sauce simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to develop and meld together.
  • Taste your sauce as you cook it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or garlic.
  • Serve your sauce over your favorite pasta, or use it as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Making your own chunky marinara sauce is a great way to enjoy a delicious and healthy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sauce that is perfect for your next pasta dinner or pizza night. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chunky marinara sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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