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Marinara Sauce

March 11, 2016 by Peter Block 23 Comments

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Marinara Sauce

This post continues the roll of Italian recipes I have been posting this week.  All of these recipes were created for a really good friend of my wife and mine.  We were actually hosting a retirement party.  50 years old and retiring.  A lot of living left to do.  Her favorite meal was her birthday meal her mom would make – spaghetti and meatballs.  So the true compliment to my Italian Meatballs would be the sauce, or gravy if you prefer.  I decided to make a marinara sauce and not a meat sauce.  

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Marinara Sauce

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Marinara Sauce

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The key to me for this marinara sauce was to make it substantive.  That meant that my aim was to make this sauce chunky.  To accomplish this goal I needed to use real tomatoes.  I also supplemented the roma tomatoes with crushed tomatoes.  This really gave some texture to the sauce.  The sauce was simmered to enable all the flavors to come out.  The sauce has fresh herbs, plenty of spices and a little sugar to balance the acidity of all the tomatoes.

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The sauce follows the traditional methods that your Nona, Italian grandmother, would use for making of a marinara sauce.  The sauce begins with sautéing onions in olive oil.  Then, various Italian seasonings are added as long as fresh oregano and garlic.  The beauty of a marinara sauce is that the flavors are layered in and developed through a slow simmering process.  A good marinara sauce needs to stand up on its own.  This marinara recipe does just that.    

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The cast of characters.

Ingredients

Ingredients

The onions and spices added to the Dutch oven and followed with the tomatoes and fresh herbs.

Spices & Onions

Spices & Onions

Tomatoes & Herbs Added

Tomatoes & Herbs Added

The final marinara sauce plated.

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Marinara Sauce Plated

Marinara Sauce
2016-03-10 03:10:42
Serves 8
A homemade marinara sauce of fresh tomatoes, fresh herbs, garlic and onions simmered over a long time.
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1 hr 30 min
Total Time
1 hr 40 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1 hr 30 min
Total Time
1 hr 40 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  2. 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  3. 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  4. 9 roma tomatoes, diced
  5. 1/4 cup fresh oregano, minced
  6. 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  7. 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  8. Freshly ground black pepper
  9. 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  10. 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
  1. Add the oil and onion to a Dutch oven and heat on medium heat for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  2. Add the spices a few minutes into the cooking.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes and the fresh herbs and increase heat to high-medium to bring to a low boil.
  6. When the mixture boils, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 15 minutes, uncovered, until most of the liquid from the tomatoes cooks off stirring often.
  7. Continue cooking until thickened to your liking and then remove from heat.
  8. Cook the sauce covered for 30 - 60 minutes.
  9. Serve and enjoy!
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  1. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    March 14, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Homemade is the best! Well done!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 14, 2016 at 11:28 am

      Agreed and it is not hard. You just need a little time.

      Reply
  2. Immaculate

    March 13, 2016 at 6:48 pm

    Everyone needs a good marina sauce , and this is a great place to start .It looks delicious . Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 13, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      It is one of those basic recipes that we all need to have in our repertoire.

      Reply
  3. Cami @ The Crafting Nook

    March 12, 2016 at 9:11 am

    I LOVE Marinara Sauce!!! One of my favorites!!!! Love this recipe!

    Reply
  4. AiPing | Curious Nut

    March 11, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    Nothing beats homemade marinara sauce. It’s just so much heartier and ‘chunkier’. I haven’t bought store bought sauce for years now. Love it!!!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 11, 2016 at 10:37 pm

      You have it right!

      Reply
  5. Mahy

    March 11, 2016 at 9:47 pm

    Peter I love how fresh and simple your marinara is! You can never go wrong with that–and this sauce is an absolute classic no one should miss!! Fabulous step by step photos too! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 11, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      Your words are very kind. Thx Mahy.

      Reply
  6. Kaitie

    March 11, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    i love marinara sauce. It’s fresh and easy, can be served alone as sauce on pasta, or along side an amazing appetizer.

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    • Peter Block

      March 11, 2016 at 10:39 pm

      Katie, you are right. This marinara sauce has lots of different uses.

      Reply
  7. Oriana @Mommyhood's Diary

    March 11, 2016 at 11:42 am

    This Marinara sauce looks delicious!! I love making a big batch of marinara and freezing it for later. Pinning!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 11, 2016 at 11:45 am

      That is a good idea. I need to make a bigger pot next time. Thx for sharing too!

      Reply
  8. Tracy | Baking Mischief

    March 11, 2016 at 10:32 am

    What a great friend you are! I love from-scratch sauces. This one looks really fantastic. Nothing beats a really good marinara sauce!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 11, 2016 at 10:36 am

      You are so sweet. Nothing better than homemade so as long as you have the time, go for it.

      Reply
  9. Tara

    March 11, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Simple and fantastic, love this dish!

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    • Peter Block

      March 11, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Thx so much Tara.

      Reply
  10. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy

    March 11, 2016 at 9:52 am

    Nothing beats a great homemade pasta sauce, and this looks delicious. I would be happy to celebrate with this too!!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 11, 2016 at 10:38 am

      You are welcome too any time!

      Reply
  11. Debra @ Bowl Me Over

    March 11, 2016 at 9:39 am

    Looks so thick and rich – love the depth of flavor that is developed over time. Only way to make GREAT sauce. Beautiful pictures too!

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    • Peter Block

      March 11, 2016 at 10:38 am

      You have that totally right Debra.

      Reply
  12. Tania @ COOKTORIA

    March 11, 2016 at 9:33 am

    This Marinara looks delicious! I agree, the key to a good marinara is to make the sauce chunky!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      March 11, 2016 at 10:39 am

      It needs some consistency to feel substantial.

      Reply

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