Ingredients for Authentic Italian American Marinara Sauce Red Gravy
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato puree
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- fresh basil leaves
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How to Make Authentic Italian American Marinara Sauce Red Gravy
- Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato puree. Stir well to combine.
- Add sugar, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours for a richer flavor. Stir occasionally.
- After 2 hours (or longer simmering), taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more salt, pepper, sugar, or herbs to your preference.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little water to adjust the consistency.
- If desired, stir in fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Serve hot over your favorite pasta, with meatballs, or as a pizza sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
2g
Carbs
4g