Excellent Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Excellent Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 medium onions, chopped (3 to 4); ½ cup dry red wine; 6 garlic cloves, crushed with the blade of a knife; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste; 2 teaspoons oregano; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon thyme; ½ teaspoon marjoram; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to taste); salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar
3 medium onions, chopped (3 to 4)
½ cup dry red wine
6 garlic cloves, crushed with the blade of a knife
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 teaspoons oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon marjoram
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1
Heat oil in a Dutch Oven over medium heat.
2
Add chopped onions and 1 tablespoon sugar.
3
Saute onions for 30-45 minutes, or until sweet and caramelized.
4
As the pan dries while onions are cooking, add red wine as needed.
5
Once onions are done, continue to add the rest of the ingredients.
6
Stir until well-combined.
7
Simmer over low heat for 4-6 hours (you can simmer for less, but I would simmer for at least 1-2 hours).
8
Stir often to keep the sauce from burning or getting overcooked.

361

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

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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 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, 3 medium onions, chopped (3 to 4), ½ cup dry red wine, and more.

Yes, Excellent Marinara Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Excellent Marinara Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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