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This is a simple and delicious recipe for homemade marinara sauce using canned tomatoes, onions, olive oil, red wine, chicken broth, fresh herbs, and spices.
When I am lazy or busy, Newman’s Own Organic Marinara is a great back-up. I almost always have a jar in my pantry for those “on the run” days (which feel like every day here lately).
However, I really love a batch of homemade sauce. It is so versatile and freezes well. Make sure that you simmer this sauce for at least 30 minutes. The longer the better. Those flavors need time to mingle. Also, simmer the sauce uncovered to allow it to thicken. It’s much better the second day!
Best Homemade Marinara Sauce
Ingredients:
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans organic stewed tomatoes
- 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup finely diced onion (can do ½ cup if you like more onion flavor)
- ¼ cup dry red wine
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
In the bowl of a food processor, place tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, oregano, brown sugar or coconut sugar, sea salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Pulse several times until smooth.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the finely chopped onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. You want your onions to be soft, but not brown.
Add the wine, chicken broth, and tomato mixture. I love these miniature bottles of wine for cooking…
Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Best Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 14.5 oz cans organic stewed tomatoes
- 6 oz can tomato paste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup finely diced onion
- ¼ cup dry red wine
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, place tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, oregano, brown sugar or sucanat, sea salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Pulse several times until smooth.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the finely chopped onion in olive oil for 2 minutes.
- You want your onions to be soft, but not brown.
- Add the wine, chicken broth and tomato mixture.
- Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Anonymous
I stumbled upon this and I’m glad I did! This sauce is great and my family loves it! Thank youu
Amee
You are very welcome. I am thrilled that you and your family enjoyed this marinara!