Winter's Famous Chunky Marinara Recipe

This hearty, crowd-pleasing chunky marinara sauce is simmered low and slow for maximum flavor. Perfect for pasta nights, it's a recipe you'll make again and again! Inspired by a night of friends and good food, this recipe delivers a rich and satisfying sauce that's ideal for spooning over your favorite pasta or using as a pizza base.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 236.7 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Winter's Famous Chunky Marinara

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How to Make Winter's Famous Chunky Marinara

  1. Brown 1 lb Italian sausage (removed from casings) in a large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the skillet.
  2. Add 1 large onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 1 cup carrots (chopped) to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in 6 cloves garlic (minced) and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Add 28 ounces crushed tomatoes, 15 ounces tomato sauce, 6 ounces tomato paste, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the skillet.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then transfer the mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  6. Add the cooked sausage to the slow cooker.
  7. Cook on high for 2 hours, then reduce to low and simmer for at least 6-8 hours or overnight for the richest flavor.
  8. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti or braciole.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

52g

Fat

12g

Carbs

8g