Wheatley Hills Marinara Sauce Recipe

Recreate this classic marinara sauce, featured in Bon Appétit magazine (March 1977), originally paired with their unforgettable Scampi a la Wheatley Hills! This vibrant, flavorful sauce is surprisingly simple to make and adds a touch of culinary history to your kitchen. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for your favorite seafood dishes.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 31.5 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Wheatley Hills Marinara Sauce

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How to Make Wheatley Hills Marinara Sauce

  1. Mince 2 cloves of garlic. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant. Do not brown the garlic.
  3. Stir in one (28 ounce) can of crushed tomatoes and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

1g

Carbs

0g