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Bartolino's Marinara Sauce Recipe

Taste the magic of Bartolino's Restaurant with this authentic marinara sauce recipe! Perfect for your homemade meatballs (recipe available on our site!) or tossed with your favorite pasta. This rich and flavorful sauce simmers to perfection, creating a culinary experience you won't forget. Serves 2-4.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 86.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Bartolino's Marinara Sauce

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How to Make Bartolino's Marinara Sauce

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in one (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup dry red wine, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  4. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  5. Stir in 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
  6. Cover the saucepan and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Serve over 8 ounces of your favorite cooked pasta. Garnish with extra basil, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

2g

Carbs

4g

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