Marinara Sauce Aka "Grandma'S Sauce" Recipe

Name: Marinara Sauce Aka "Grandma'S Sauce"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 links italian sweet sausage or 12 meatballs; 2 small onions, sliced; 8 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 ounces tomato paste; 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes; 14 ounces water; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup merlot (optional) or 1 cup red wine (optional); 1/8 cup sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

12 links italian sweet sausage or 12 meatballs
2 small onions, sliced
8 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces tomato paste
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
14 ounces water
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup merlot (optional) or 1 cup red wine (optional)
1/8 cup sugar (optional)

1
Brown sausage in separate pan.
2
Garlic press the garlic (or mince) and brown in the olive oil in a large pot. When brown, add sliced onion and cook until slightly translucent.
3
Add tomatoe paste to onion mixture and mix thoroughly. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and water and stir well.
4
Finally, add sausage (and/or meatballs--see my other recipe) and bring to light boil.
5
Once boiling, decrease heat to simmer and cover . Cook on simmer for 3-4 hours stirring occassionly.
6
If you can't wait the full 3-4 hours add a dash of sugar and it equals about 1 hour of cooking time.
7
Add red wine during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
8
Suggestion: Serve over pasta with grated parmesan, salad, and bread -- .

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 links italian sweet sausage or 12 meatballs, 2 small onions, sliced, 8 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Marinara Sauce Aka "Grandma'S Sauce" falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Aka "Grandma'S Sauce"

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