Fresh Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Fresh Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs plum tomatoes; boiling water; ⅓ cup olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large onions, finely chopped; 3 -4 large carrots, finely chopped; ½ cup finely minced celery; 2 tablespoons dry basil or ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon oregano leaves or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano; 2 ½ teaspoons salt; 34-1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

6 lbs plum tomatoes
boiling water
⅓ cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 large onions, finely chopped
3 -4 large carrots, finely chopped
½ cup finely minced celery
2 tablespoons dry basil or ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon oregano leaves or 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh oregano
2 ½ teaspoons salt
34-1 teaspoon pepper

1
Immerse tomatoes, a few at a time, in boiling water for about 1 minute.
2
Lift out with a slotted spoon and plunge into cold water.
3
Peel off and discard skins.
4
Coarsely chop tomatoes to make 11 to 12 cups total.
5
Heat oil in 5 qt or larger pot over medium heat.
6
Cook garlic, onions, and carrots stirring occasionally until soft.
7
Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Reduce heat and simmer rapidly, uncovered and stirring occasionally for about 1 1/2 hours or until sauce is very thick and reduced to about half.
10
Let cool.
11
Pour into freezer containers or freezer bags and freeze for up to 4 months.
12
Serve over pasta sprinkled with parsley and grated parm or romano cheese.
13
Try spaghetti squash for low carb.
14
Spoon hot marinara sauce over individual servings of cooked steak or ground beef patties.
15
Try over hot or cold seafood.
16
Great with vegetables like hot whole green beans, or sliced zucchini.
17
A great way to add vegies into your diet.
18
Increase the amount of carrot, we have also added chopped celery.

853

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs plum tomatoes, boiling water, ⅓ cup olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Fresh 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.

Fresh Marinara Sauce

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions