Simple Basic Marinara Sauce Recipe

Name: Simple Basic Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 28 ounnce cans of italian plum tomatoes, pulsed in food proccesr a few seconds; 1 15 ounce can petite chopped tomatoes; 4 clove minced garlic; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 tsp italian seasoning blend; 1/2 tsp black pepper and salt to taste; 1/4 tsp hot sauce, such as franks brand; 1 tbsp heavy cream; 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp fresh chopped italian parsley; 20 thin slices pepperoni; 1 tsp good olive oil

Servings: persons

2 28 ounnce cans of italian plum tomatoes, pulsed in food proccesr a few seconds
1 15 ounce can petite chopped tomatoes
4 clove minced garlic
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 tsp italian seasoning blend
1/2 tsp black pepper and salt to taste
1/4 tsp hot sauce, such as franks brand
1 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh chopped italian parsley
20 thin slices pepperoni
1 tsp good olive oil

1
In a large saucepan, add pepperoni and cook over low heat until fat is rendered and they are crispy, Watch as they burn easily.Remove from pot and drain on paper towels
2
Into fat rendered from pepperoni add olive oil, then onion and garlic, soften for about 1 to 2 minutes.Add all remaining ingrediemt, except parsley ad simmer until thickened, about 60 to 90 minutes, uncovered, add parsley the last 5 minutes of cooking stir often.
3
This sauce is a great basic sauce, great just on pasta or with meatballs and sausage, or in any recipe asking for a marina sauce.Add sauteed meat to make it a meat sauce.
4
Or sauteed even sauteed mushrooms or peppers.
5
The pepperoni is yours to eat, it is great crumbled on a green salad!

235

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 28 ounnce cans of italian plum tomatoes, pulsed in food proccesr a few seconds, 1 15 ounce can petite chopped tomatoes, 4 clove minced garlic, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Simple Basic 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.

Simple Basic Marinara Sauce

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