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Creamy Tomato Marinara Sauce Recipe

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This classic Marinara Sauce recipe is a simple, flavorful tomato sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. Perfect as a base for pasta dishes, pizza, or as a dipping sauce, it combines the sweetness of tomatoes with aromatic herbs and a touch of olive oil for a rich, authentic Italian flavor.

Ingredients

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Marinara Sauce Ingredients

  • 28 ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or sliced
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tomatoes: Crush the whole San Marzano tomatoes by hand into a large bowl, breaking them into smaller pieces. Set the crushed tomatoes aside for use later.
  2. Heat the Oil and Garlic: In a large skillet, pour in the extra virgin olive oil and heat over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced or sliced garlic and stir frequently to prevent burning while releasing its aroma.
  3. Combine Ingredients and Simmer: Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet along with dried oregano, dried basil, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Cook the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low-medium to maintain a gentle simmer. Let the sauce cook uncovered for at least 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook until the oil surface turns a deep orange color and the sauce slightly thickens, developing rich, concentrated flavors.

Notes

  • Using San Marzano tomatoes gives the sauce a sweet, balanced flavor with low acidity.
  • If fresh garlic is unavailable, garlic powder can be used as a substitute, but fresh is preferred.
  • The sugar helps mellow the natural acidity of the tomatoes; adjust to taste.
  • For a chunkier sauce, crush tomatoes less finely; for a smoother sauce, use a blender after cooking.
  • This sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Keywords: Marinara sauce, tomato sauce, San Marzano tomatoes, Italian sauce, easy marinara, pasta sauce, homemade sauce

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