Marinara Sauce Recipe 🍅
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 3 pints
Description:
A light, fresh-tasting sauce with quintessential tomato flavor. Worth stocking up on when tomatoes are dead-ripe and abundant as this recipe freezes well.
Ingredients:
- 6 Italian tomatoes
- 1 onion
- 1/2 celery stalk
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup sugar
- White pepper, to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1-2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 530.5
- Fat: 38.2g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 862.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 47.1g
- Fiber: 13.4g
- Sugar: 29.5g
- Protein: 9.1g
Directions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Drop the tomatoes into boiling water, a few at a time. |
| 2 | Let the water return to a boil, then remove the tomatoes and drain. |
| 3 | Peel and chop the tomatoes. |
| 4 | In a large saucepan, cook the onion, celery, and carrots in the olive oil, covered, over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
| 5 | Uncover and stir the vegetables over the heat for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until they are very soft and lightly golden. |
| 6 | Add the chopped tomatoes, sugar, and white pepper to the saucepan and simmer gently, covered, for 15 minutes. |
| 7 | Puree the sauce through the medium disc of a food mill. |
| 8 | Add the dried basil and dried oregano to the sauce and continue to cook at a bare simmer until a desirable consistency is reached, about 20 minutes, stirring often. |
| 9 | Add salt to taste. |
| 10 | If you prefer a smooth sauce, work the sauce through the fine disc of a food mill. |
| 11 | Cool the sauce and refrigerate it. It will keep, refrigerated, for about a week, or for several months if frozen. |
Keywords:
Fruit, Vegetable, Canadian, European, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Weeknight, Freezer, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Inexpensive
Tips:
- Use ripe Italian tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sugar and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Make a large batch and freeze the sauce in portions for quick meals later.
- Experiment with adding other herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor dimensions.
Enjoy the delightful taste of homemade Marinara Sauce, perfect for pasta, pizzas, and more! 🍝🍕
