Marinara Sauce Spaghetti Sauce Via Bari Italy Recipe

Discover the secret to unbelievably delicious, authentic Italian marinara sauce! This simple yet sensational recipe, passed down from Maria Maffei of Bari, Italy, will make you ditch jarred sauces forever. Made with high-quality Redpack crushed tomatoes (for maximum flavor!), fresh garlic, and fragrant oregano, this sauce simmers to perfection. Optional: Elevate it further by pan-frying 2 lbs of Italian sausage links (not crumbled) and adding them to the simmering sauce for an extra hour of rich flavor. Freezes beautifully for future meals! This recipe easily doubles, but tripling isn't recommended.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 508.5 kcal
Protein 27g
Rating 4.7 (18 Reviews)
Marinara Sauce Spaghetti Sauce Via Bari Italy

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Ingredients for Marinara Sauce Spaghetti Sauce Via Bari Italy

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How to Make Marinara Sauce Spaghetti Sauce Via Bari Italy

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 4-quart pot over medium heat. Add 4-6 cloves of thinly sliced fresh garlic.
  2. Sauté the garlic until lightly golden on the edges (about 2-3 minutes). If the garlic burns, discard and start again.
  3. Add one (28 ounce) can of Redpack crushed tomatoes. (The tomatoes should be slightly chunky, not a puree).
  4. Increase the heat slightly until the mixture begins to bubble gently, but do not boil.
  5. Crush 1 teaspoon of dried oregano between your hands and add it to the pot.
  6. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. (Optional) For a richer, meatier sauce: Pan-fry 2 lbs Italian sausage links until browned. Add the sausage to the sauce during the last hour of simmering.
  9. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  10. Serve immediately over your favorite pasta!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

237 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

20g

Carbs

20g