Best Marinara Sauce Aka Grandmas Sauce Recipes

Recipe for Marinara Sauce image

Provided by Deb Clark

Categories Sauces

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
½ cup red wine
3 cups water
1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes*
1/2 cup fresh basil (or if using dried substitute with 2 tablespoons dried)
1 bay leaf
4 tablespoons sugar (sugar sweetens the acid in the tomatoes)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

Begin by dicing the onion and mince the garlic.
In a large heavy bottom pan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons good olive oil.
When it's lightly browned - about five minutes - add the tomato paste and 3 cups water. Increase the heat to high. Stir together well, bring to a boil then reduce to medium low.
Simmer for twenty minutes on medium low heat, stirring frequently. This makes a rich base and concentrates the onion/garlic flavors.
Next add the remaining ingredients; 1 can of crushed tomatoes, the fresh or dried basil, bay leaf, sugar, salt, pepper, chili powder, red wine & garlic powder.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until well blended. Simmer on the stove for 1 1/2 hours. Adjust seasonings to your taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fat 3 g, Sodium 299 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Classic Marinara Sauce image

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.