Mamas Marinara Recipe

Name: Mamas Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves garlic peeled and crushed; 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and chopped fine; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Two 28-ounce cans tomato puree; One 23-ounce can crushed tomatoes; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon sugar; Red pepper flakes to taste; Salt

Servings: persons

1
Cook the garlic and onion in the olive oil in a sauce pot over a medium-low flame, about 10 minutes or until garlic is tender and onions translucent, not brown (this is called sweating because it will draw out a lot of moisture and flavor).
2
Add all the tomato products.
3
Pour the chicken stock into one of the 28-ounce cans.
4
Fill it the rest of the way with water and add that and the sugar to the pot.
5
Stir and bring to a simmer.
6
Taste and season with red pepper flakes and salt, and cover.
7
Simmer the sauce for about 1 hour.
8
The sauce should be fairly thin but not watery and very smooth.
9
Uncover and simmer for 3 minutes.
10
If it is too thin for your taste, add a little water if it seems thick.

212

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cloves garlic peeled and crushed, 1/2 yellow onion, peeled and chopped fine, 3 tablespoons olive oil, Two 28-ounce cans tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Mamas Marinara falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Mamas Marinara

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Variations & substitutions

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