Mike's Marinara Sauce & Garlic Parmesan Bread

Name: Mike's Marinara Sauce & Garlic Parmesan Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can 28 oz Chefs Cut Crushed Tomatoes [with juices]; 1/2 cup Quality Dry White Wine; 1 7.5 oz Jar Quality Marinara Sauce [like bertolli or emeril]; 1 can 8 oz Tomato Sauce; 3 oz Tomato Paste; 8 large Cloves Fresh Garlic [smashed & chopped]; 3 cup Fresh Mushrooms [thick sliced - your choice]; 1/2 cup Fresh Celery [thin sliced]; 1 cup Fresh Onions [chopped]; 1/3 cup Green Bell Peppers [small chop]; 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese [+ reserves for garlic bread]; 2 Bay Leaves [left whole]; 1/3 tsp Fennel Seed; 1 tsp Each: Oregano - Basil - Italian Seasoning [all dried]; 2 tbsp Dried Parsley [+ reserves for bread]; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 2 tbsp Sugar [or less to taste]; 1 1/2 tsp Salt; 4 dash Worshestershire Sauce; 4 dash Tabasco Sauce [or more to taste]

Servings: persons

1 can 28 oz Chefs Cut Crushed Tomatoes [with juices]
1/2 cup Quality Dry White Wine
1 7.5 oz Jar Quality Marinara Sauce [like bertolli or emeril]
1 can 8 oz Tomato Sauce
3 oz Tomato Paste
8 large Cloves Fresh Garlic [smashed & chopped]
3 cup Fresh Mushrooms [thick sliced - your choice]
1/2 cup Fresh Celery [thin sliced]
1 cup Fresh Onions [chopped]
1/3 cup Green Bell Peppers [small chop]
1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese [+ reserves for garlic bread]
2 Bay Leaves [left whole]
1/3 tsp Fennel Seed
1 tsp Each: Oregano - Basil - Italian Seasoning [all dried]
2 tbsp Dried Parsley [+ reserves for bread]
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
2 tbsp Sugar [or less to taste]
1 1/2 tsp Salt
4 dash Worshestershire Sauce
4 dash Tabasco Sauce [or more to taste]

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Authors Note: Traditionally, marinara sauces will direct you to cook your chopped vegetables in olive oil until translucent prior to adding them to your sauce.
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This recipe does not call for that step.
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It's meant to keep some snap, body and texture in your sauce.
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Chop your vegetables.
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Place everything in the Marinara Sauce section in a large pot and simmer on medium heat for about an hour and a half.
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Stir intermittently.
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Remove bay leaves after simmer.
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Generously smear your bread with garlic butter and sprinkle tops with Dried Parsley and Parmesan Cheese.
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Bake rolls at 350 for 8 minutes.
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Pile your Marinara Sauce on thick, sturdy pieces of garlic parmesan bread, or, dip toasted garlic strips directly into it.
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If you'd like to make this a main pasta dish as opposed to an antipasto - this is a great truffle noodle that pairs excellent with this mushroom based Marinara Sauce.
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If you'd like to make your own garlic butter - check out my easy, delicious posted recipe.
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Enjoy!

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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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can 28 oz Chefs Cut Crushed Tomatoes [with juices], 1/2 cup Quality Dry White Wine, 1 7.5 oz Jar Quality Marinara Sauce [like bertolli or emeril], 1 can 8 oz Tomato Sauce, and more.

Yes, Mike's Marinara Sauce & Garlic Parmesan Bread falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!