Classic Marinara And Pizza Sauce Recipe

Name: Classic Marinara And Pizza Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large red bell pepper; 2 large garlic cloves, peeled; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 cup dry red wine; 1/4 cup tomato paste with Italian herbs; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 large red bell pepper
2 large garlic cloves, peeled
Cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup tomato paste with Italian herbs
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil

1
Preheat broiler.
2
Cut bell pepper in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place garlic cloves and pepper halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten pepper halves with hand. Broil 12 minutes or until blackened. Place the pepper in a zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel pepper; chop pepper and garlic.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add basil and oregano; cook 1 minute. Stir in roasted pepper, roasted garlic, wine, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place half of tomato mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Pour into a large bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining tomato mixture. Stir in parsley, vinegar, oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large red bell pepper, 2 large garlic cloves, peeled, Cooking spray, 1/2 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Classic Marinara And Pizza Sauce falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Marinara And Pizza Sauce

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