Best 10 Rustic Marinara Sauce Recipes

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Marinara sauce, a staple of Italian cuisine, has gained immense popularity worldwide for its rich, flavorful taste that perfectly complements various dishes. While many variations of marinara sauce exist, the rustic marinara sauce stands out with its simple yet satisfying ingredients and a cooking process that brings out the natural goodness of fresh tomatoes, herbs, and spices. If you crave an authentic marinara sauce that captures the essence of rustic Italian cooking, look no further. In this delightful culinary journey, we will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect rustic marinara sauce, ensuring an unforgettable taste experience that will transport your taste buds to the heart of Italy.

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

BEST ITALIAN MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE



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How to make the best, authentic Italian Marinara Sauce recipe from scratch, with organic San Marzano tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil.

Provided by Florentina

Categories     Main

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 X 28 oz cans San Marzano Tomatoes
1/2 yellow onion (-diced)
8 cloves garlic (-minced)
1 leaf bay
4 sprigs basil
1/3 c fresh basil leaves (- sliced or torn)
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 pinch sea salt (( or to your taste))

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy bottom large pot on medium low flame. Add a lug of olive oil and the diced onion with a pinch of sea salt. Cook for about 10 minutes until traslucent taking good care not to burn it.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and let it infuse the oil for about 30 seconds.
  • Use your hands and crush the tomatoes as you add them to the pot with the onion and garlic. Rustic chunks are what we are after.
  • Add the bay leaf and the 4 sprigs of basil then bring everything to a gentle simmer. Partially cover with a lid and cook down until reduced and thick to your liking. About an hour or so. Stir a few times making sure the sugars from the tomatoes don't stick to the bottom.
  • After the sauce has reduced season to taste with the sea salt. Discard the bay leaf and basil sprigs.
  • Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the reserved fresh basil. Serve with your favorite pasta to transfer to jars and refrigerate up to one week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 kcal, Carbohydrate 152 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 2727 mg, Fiber 39 g, Sugar 91 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     condiment

Time 25m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
Three 26-ounce cartons chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large basil sprig
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until it just turns golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes. Take off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.

MARINARA SAUCE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (32-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 dried bay leaves

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over a medium-high flame. Add the onions and garlic and saute until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the celery, carrots, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bay leaves, and simmer uncovered over low heat until the sauce thickens, about 1 hour. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Season the sauce with more salt and pepper, to taste.
  • (The sauce can be made 1 day ahead. Cool, then cover and refrigerate. Rewarm over medium heat before using.)

CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE



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Homemade marinara is almost as fast and tastes immeasurably better than even the best supermarket sauce - and it's made with basic pantry ingredients. All the tricks to a bright red, lively-tasting sauce, made just as it is in the south of Italy (no butter, no onions) are in this recipe. Use a skillet instead of the usual saucepan: the water evaporates quickly, so the tomatoes are just cooked through as the sauce becomes thick. (Our colleagues over at Wirecutter have spent a lot of time testing skillets to find the best on the market. If you're looking to purchase one, check out their skillet guide.)

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     quick, condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies

Time 25m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, certified D.O.P. if possible
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
Small dried whole chile, or pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large fresh basil sprig, or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, more to taste

Steps:

  • Pour tomatoes into a large bowl and crush with your hands. Pour 1 cup water into can and slosh it around to get tomato juices. Reserve.
  • In a large skillet (do not use a deep pot) over medium heat, heat the oil. When it is hot, add garlic.
  • As soon as garlic is sizzling (do not let it brown), add the tomatoes, then the reserved tomato water. Add whole chile or red pepper flakes, oregano (if using) and salt. Stir.
  • Place basil sprig, including stem, on the surface (like a flower). Let it wilt, then submerge in sauce. Simmer sauce until thickened and oil on surface is a deep orange, about 15 minutes. (If using oregano, taste sauce after 10 minutes of simmering, adding more salt and oregano as needed.) Discard basil and chile (if using).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

THE PERFECT RUSTIC MARINARA



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Making marinara sauce is literally one of my favorite things in the world to do. There is almost no way to go wrong other than adding too much salt or too much sugar. Just blend, simmer, and let the ingredients speak for themselves. For a spicier sauce add more chili flake.

Provided by kylewassell

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, sliced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
½ cup red wine
1 head garlic, minced
⅓ cup minced onion
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot stockpot until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
  • Blend tomato sauce, tomato, red wine, garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, basil, olive oil, thyme, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and brown sugar together in a blender until desired consistency is reached. Pour mixture over sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until wine has cooked off, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8 calories, Carbohydrate 16.9 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 1430.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

RUSTIC MARINARA SAUCE



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I've been perfecting this recipe for over 10 years. Melting just a little cheese in the sauce adds great richness without overwhelming the tomatoes. And it's easy to keep these ingredients stocked in the house! Makes for amazing leftovers!

Provided by NMP

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

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup olive oil
2 white onions, diced
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 bay leaves
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, divided
¾ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onions for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes more.
  • Mix petite diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes, white wine, tomato paste, oregano, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves into onion mixture; reduce heat to low, cover Dutch oven, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 1 hour.
  • Remove Dutch oven from heat. Add 1/2 cup Pecorino-Romano cheese, basil, and parsley into into sauce; stir until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle remaining cheese over sauce when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 835.8 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

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

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.

MARINARA SAUCE



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Ditch the store-bought stuff and try this delicious marinara sauce atop any pasta or in our Rustic Vegetable Soup recipe from Everyday Food associate food editor Lesley Stockton.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Yield Makes 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving (optional)
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Cooked pasta, for serving (optional)
Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the tomatoes in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer to a medium saucepan along with olive oil, garlic, and oregano; season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook at a rapid simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly, about 20 minutes. Serve with cooked pasta, garnished with cheese and a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.

RUSTIC PASTA SAUCE



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Rich tasting tomato sauce Thanks to.Irmgard,I found out I can make this in the slowcooker on Low for 5 hours.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Canadian

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, cubed
1 medium zucchini, cubed
1 green pepper, cubed
1 red pepper, cubed
12 mushrooms, cubed
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • On a lined cookie sheet, spread onions, zucchini, pepper and mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Roast uncovered at a 425°F oven for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile bring a 28 oz can of tomatoes to a boil then simmer with the garlic.
  • Combine with roasted vegetables and herbs.
  • After adding the vegetables and the herbs to the tomatoes simmer another 30 minutes.
  • Serve with freshly cooked penne or pasta of your choice.
  • Sprinkle with shaved parmesan cheese and freshly crushed pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.5, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 207.7, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 7.1, Protein 3.3

Tips:

  • Use ripe tomatoes. The riper the tomatoes, the sweeter and more flavorful your sauce will be.
  • Roast your tomatoes. Roasting tomatoes intensifies their flavor and gives them a slightly smoky taste.
  • 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 and develop.
  • Taste your sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed.

Conclusion:

Making rustic marinara sauce is a great way to use up fresh tomatoes and create a delicious, versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. By following these tips, you can make a sauce that is bursting with flavor and perfect for any occasion.

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