Ingredients for Mary's Savory Marinara Sauce
- Tomato Puree (not in recipe)
- 2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
- Italian Style Diced Tomatoes (not in recipe)
- Tomato Sauce (not in recipe)
- Hot Water (not in recipe)
- 1 medium onion
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dry oregano
- 1 teaspoon dry basil
- Onion Powder (not in recipe)
- Garlic Powder (not in recipe)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Meatballs (not in marinara sauce recipe, implied usage)
- Sweet Italian Sausage Links (not in marinara sauce recipe, implied usage)
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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How to Make Mary's Savory Marinara Sauce
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer it simmers, the richer the flavor will be.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. You might want to add more salt, pepper, or sugar depending on your preference and the sweetness of the tomatoes.
- Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove from heat and serve over your favorite pasta or use as a base for your favorite Italian dishes.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
52 g
Sugar
110g
Fat
5g
Carbs
17g
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