Chunky Marinara Sauce

Chunky Marinara Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    543

Experience the vibrant taste of Italy with this robust and textured marinara sauce. Bursting with fresh tomato flavor and aromatic herbs, it's the perfect accompaniment to your favorite pasta dishes, crispy eggplant parmesan, or hearty meatballs.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    7 g
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    1 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    443 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano, and salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have melded together beautifully. (20 minutes)

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Recipe View Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving, if desired.

For a richer flavor, consider adding a tablespoon of tomato paste along with the diced tomatoes.
A pinch of red pepper flakes can add a subtle kick to the sauce.
This sauce can be easily doubled or tripled for larger batches. It also freezes well for future use.
If you prefer a smoother sauce, use an immersion blender to partially blend the sauce to your desired consistency.

Kariane Lueilwitz

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 181 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Dave Bergstrom

    I added a pinch of red pepper flakes and it was perfect!

  • Kelli Reinger

    Much better than store-bought!

  • Jamaal Moen

    Freezes beautifully. I always have some on hand for a quick meal.

  • Brant Cartwright

    This is my go-to marinara recipe now! So easy and tastes amazing.

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