Italian Marinara Sauce Recipe
A classic recipe for homemade Italian Marinara Sauce that is rich, flavorful, and perfect for pasta dishes or as a pizza base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 8 cups of sauce 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering, Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cans whole Italian tomatoes (14 oz each), preferably San Marzano variety
- 2 tbsp sugar (or 1 shredded carrot for natural sweetness)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (Italian triple concentrate)
- 2 tbsp Italian herbs, such as basil, oregano, and thyme (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Heat Fats: In a large heavy-bottomed sauce pot, melt the butter with olive oil.
- Saute Onions and Garlic: Add chopped onions and minced garlic, season with salt, and sauté over medium heat until softened, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes: Pour in the canned tomatoes with their juices and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cook for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Season: Stir in sugar, tomato paste, and Italian herbs. Simmer for an additional hour.
- Blend: Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then use a hand-held blender to puree until smooth.
Notes
- This sauce freezes well for future use.
- Adjust the sugar and herbs according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Italian Marinara Sauce, Homemade Marinara, Pasta Sauce, Italian Recipe
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