This vibrant marinara sauce captures the essence of traditional Italian cooking with a simple yet powerful combination of ripe plum tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs. The base of olive oil and minced garlic creates a fragrant foundation, while the slow simmer allows the flavors of oregano, basil, and parsley to meld beautifully with the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. This versatile sauce is perfect for tossing with pasta, drizzling over pizza, or using as a dipping sauce for breadsticks. It’s a pantry staple that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort.
Kelly’S Marinara Sauce
Description
This vibrant marinara sauce captures the essence of traditional Italian cooking with a simple yet powerful combination of ripe plum tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs. The base of olive oil and minced garlic creates a fragrant foundation, while the slow simmer allows the flavors of oregano, basil, and parsley to meld beautifully with the natural sweetness of the tomatoes. This versatile sauce is perfect for tossing with pasta, drizzling over pizza, or using as a dipping sauce for breadsticks. It&# 226;ÂÂs a pantry staple that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Puree the canned Italian plum tomatoes in a food processor until smooth.
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Heat olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat.
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Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Pour in the pureed tomatoes and add fresh parsley, oregano, basil leaves, and bay leaves.
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Season with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
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Simmer the sauce uncovered for approximately 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
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Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1069.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 64.9g100%
- Saturated Fat 20.0g100%
- Cholesterol 141.0mg47%
- Sodium 2115.8mg89%
- Total Carbohydrate 33.5g12%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
- Sugars 2.5g
- Protein 79.8g160%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store cooled sauce in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Ingredients: For a smoother texture, strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve after simmering to remove seeds and skins.
Substitutions: You can use fresh plum tomatoes instead of canned; simply core and chop them before pureeing.
Serving: This sauce is excellent over spaghetti, penne, or as a base for pizza.
