Marinara Sauce, Bon Appetit, 1988 Recipe

Name: Marinara Sauce, Bon Appetit, 1988
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium garlic cloves; 2 medium onions, peeled, quartered; 1 carrot, peeled, cut into1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 cup dry vermouth; 1 28 ounce can tomatoes; 1 teaspoon dried basil, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1
Steel knife: With machine running, drop garlic through feed tube and mince. Stop machine. Add onions and carrot and process until minced.
2
Heat oil in heavy 2 1/2 quart saucepan over medium heat. Add minced vegetables and cook until beginning to soften, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Mix in vermouth and simmer until most of the liquid has cooked away, about 15 minutes.
3
Steel Knife: Coarsely chop tomatoes using several on/off turns.
4
Mix tomatoes, canned tomato liquid, basil, oregano, salt and pepper flakes into vegetable mixture and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 45 to 60 minutes, depending on amount of liquid. Can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate 3 days or freeze for 3 months. To rewarm, heat in saucepan over medium-low heat or in microwave, covered, on High 2 to 5 minutes, depending on amount of sauce.

255

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 medium garlic cloves, 2 medium onions, peeled, quartered, 1 carrot, peeled, cut into1-inch pieces, 1/4 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Marinara Sauce, Bon Appetit, 1988 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.

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Marinara Sauce, Bon Appetit, 1988

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