MY MOTHER'S MARINARA SAUCE

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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 1h10m

Yield about 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large yellow onions, peeled, halved and diced
10 cloves garlic, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices
2 to 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Kosher salt
3 medium carrots, peeled and grated
Two 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups water, divided, plus more as needed
1 cup basil leaves, washed
Freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, the garlic, red pepper flakes, and sugar and season with salt, to taste. Stir in the carrots and reseason with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes, and then add canned tomatoes. Use a wooden spoon to break up some of the whole tomatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, about 20 minutes. If at any point the veggies or the sauce is getting dry, add some water. Continue cooking another 10 minutes, and then taste for seasoning. The tomatoes should be fairly broken down and the flavors coming together. Cook an additional 10 minutes. The sauce cooks about as long as it takes to make the meatballs from start to finish, about 45 minutes. Stir in the basil leaves and season with Parmesan.

Marios Antoniou
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This is the best marinara sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a winner!


Evoda Monique
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Abbas Ata
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I'm not usually a fan of marinara sauce, but this one is really good. It's not too acidic and has a nice balance of flavors.


Gggbtg Hhgjju
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This marinara sauce is a game-changer! It's so much better than anything I've bought from the store. I'll never go back.


lexiss boateng
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I've tried many marinara sauce recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so simple to make and the flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend it!


Meseret Negese
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This sauce is amazing! I used it to make chicken parmesan and it was the best I've ever had. The sauce was so flavorful and rich.


Muhtasim Hassan
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I'm not a huge fan of marinara sauce, but this one is really good. It's not too acidic and has a nice balance of flavors.


Marie Adams
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This is my go-to marinara sauce recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the way the flavors meld together.


Veronica Cowan
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I've made this sauce several times and it always turns out great. It's the perfect sauce for a quick and easy pasta dinner.


Blessed Michael
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This sauce is a keeper! It's so simple to make and the flavor is amazing. I love that it uses fresh tomatoes, which gives it a really vibrant flavor.


Robbie Nyamboha
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's so easy to make and the sauce is delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Khalid Shaheen
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This is the best marinara sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a winner!


Khansa Abu bakar
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I made this sauce for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Amar Ali
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I'm not usually a fan of marinara sauce, but this one is really good. It's not too acidic and has a nice balance of flavors.


Kenya all Updates
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This marinara sauce is a game-changer! It's so much better than anything I've bought from the store. I'll never go back.


Mamun Islan
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I've tried many marinara sauce recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. It's so simple to make and the flavor is out of this world. I highly recommend it!


Jesse Tuck
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This sauce is amazing! I used it to make chicken parmesan and it was the best I've ever had. The sauce was so flavorful and rich.


Presly Sparkles
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I'm a huge fan of this marinara sauce. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it uses fresh tomatoes, which gives it a really vibrant flavor.


albert codmobile
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This marinara sauce is a family treasure! It has the perfect balance of flavors and is incredibly versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce for bread. It's always a hit!