Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chop fine; 2 garlic cloves, chop fine; 28 ounces tomatoes; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon oregano; 8 anchovy fillets; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional); salt, pepper, sugar

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chop fine
2 garlic cloves, chop fine
28 ounces tomatoes
3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil
6 ounces tomato paste
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon oregano
8 anchovy fillets
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
salt, pepper, sugar

1
Chop the tomatoes fine (I use petite diced) reserving the juice.
2
Add butter or olive oil to a large saucepan along with the onion and garlic.
3
Heat slowly, stirring often.
4
You want the onion to be soft but don't let it get brown.
5
Add the tomatoes with their juices, the tomato paste, the bay leaf and the oregano.
6
Simmer for 30 minutes or until the sauce is thick.
7
Chop the anchovies fine and add to the sauce.
8
Simmer 5 minutes.
9
Add the cheese, mixing well.
10
Add salt, pepper and sugar to taste.
11
Be careful not to over salt as the anchovies and cheese may be salty enough.
12
Remove the bay leaf.
13
Use to top a pound of cooked spaghetti or your favorite pasta.

277

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 medium onion, chop fine, 2 garlic cloves, chop fine, 28 ounces tomatoes, 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

Marinara Sauce

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