Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium onions, finely diced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced; salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup red wine; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste); 3 cups fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed (or 1 large can 28 ounces with juice, Italian crushed tomatoes); 1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 pinch fennel seed; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 4 garlic cloves, mashed; fresh parsley (or basil leaves chopped, to garnish)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, finely diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced
salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup red wine
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
3 cups fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed (or 1 large can 28 ounces with juice, Italian crushed tomatoes)
1 (16 ounce) can tomato paste
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch fennel seed
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
4 garlic cloves, mashed
fresh parsley (or basil leaves chopped, to garnish)

1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and carrot and saute until the onions are translucent.
2
Add the salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes, then the wine, roasted tomatoes (or canned tomatoes if using) and tomato paste. Mix well, bring just to a boil, lower heat, and continue to cook at a simmer.
3
Add herbs, and spices, and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add the garlic, and continue to simmer for 45 minutes more or until desired thickness. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf.
5
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley or basil to garnish.

290

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 medium onions, finely diced, 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced, salt and black pepper, to taste, 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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