V'S Marinara-Sauce Start To Finish Recipe

Name: V'S Marinara-Sauce Start To Finish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 -25 large steak tomatoes, blanched (See Note * ); 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried bay leaf; 2 tablespoons italian seasoning (or 1 tablespoon basil & 1 tablespoon Oregano); 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 garlic cloves, minced (add more to taste); 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper; crushed red pepper flakes (optional); white wine vinegar, if needed

Servings: persons

20 -25 large steak tomatoes, blanched (See Note * )
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried bay leaf
2 tablespoons italian seasoning (or 1 tablespoon basil & 1 tablespoon Oregano)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced (add more to taste)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
white wine vinegar, if needed

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["*BLANCHING TOMATOES: While stock pot or large dutch oven water is boiling, cut a large ""X"" with a paring knife on the bottom of tomatos. Carefully drop tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds. Once removed from water, place in a bowl of ice water this stops the cooking. The skin will peel right off tomatoes.", "Blanch and peel tomatoes; set aside.", "In a large skillet, add olive oil and Add the onion, garlic and bay leaves, saute until limp and fragrant Add salt and pepper.", "In a blender, (in batches) add tomatoes, and sauteed onion and garlic mixture.", "Puree until desired consistency.", "Transfer puree to stock pot add basil, oregano, sugar, and pepper (red pepper flakes if using) and bring to a slow boil over medium heat .", "Reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook 2.5 hours. (Sauce will turn bright red to a dark red/orange and thicken up) Stir occasionally. Taste! If the sauce is too sweet for you, add white wine vinegar by the teaspoon (this will cut the sweet).", "Serve over pasta, or your favorite recipes that include marinara sauce.", "ENJOY with loved ones!", "Any leftovers can be frozen."]

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 -25 large steak tomatoes, blanched (See Note * ), 2 tablespoons light olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon dried bay leaf, 2 tablespoons italian seasoning (or 1 tablespoon basil & 1 tablespoon Oregano), and more.

Yes, V'S Marinara-Sauce Start To Finish falls under the Baking & Desserts 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!

V'S Marinara-Sauce Start To Finish

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