Kicked Up Marinara Sauce Recipe
Description: 🍝 I’ve been crafting this mouthwatering marinara sauce for years in my kitchen, often whipping up batches large enough to fill a three-gallon pot and beyond! It’s a culinary gem that not only freezes beautifully but also serves as a fantastic foundation for a hearty meat sauce. Simply toss in equal portions of browned, ground beef and Italian sausage to take it to the next level of savory satisfaction.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 12 cups
- Calories: 190.3 per serving
- Fat Content: 10g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 0.6mg
- Sodium Content: 253.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 20.9g
- Fiber Content: 5.9g
- Sugar Content: 12.8g
- Protein Content: 4.6g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Plum tomatoes |
| 4 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Bell pepper |
| 1 | Celery |
| 1 | Carrot |
| 1 | Mushroom |
| 3 | Garlic cloves |
| 1/2 | tsp Salt |
| 1/2 | tsp Black pepper |
| 1 | tsp White sugar |
| 1/4 | tsp Crushed red pepper flakes |
| 1 | Bay leaf |
| 1 1/2 | tsp Dried oregano |
| 1 1/2 | tsp Dried basil |
| 1 | tsp Dried thyme |
| 1/2 | cup Red wine |
| 1 | Anchovy fillet |
Instructions:
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Pour two cans of plum tomatoes into a large bowl and gently crush them with your hands, leaving some texture.
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Puree the contents of the third can of tomatoes and add it to the bowl.
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Dice the onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot, mushroom, and garlic cloves. Heat olive oil in a large, non-reactive pot over medium heat. Add the diced vegetables along with the bay leaf and sauté until they are just tender.
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Stir in the salt, black pepper, white sugar, crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, dried basil, and dried thyme. Cook for about a minute to release the flavors.
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Add the remaining ingredients: red wine and anchovy fillet. Stir well to combine.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for at least one hour, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded beautifully, remove the bay leaf before serving.
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Enjoy your homemade Kicked Up Marinara Sauce with your favorite pasta or use it as a versatile base for other Italian-inspired dishes!
This sauce not only tantalizes the taste buds but also provides a healthy option, with its low protein and low cholesterol content, making it perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal prepared right on your stove top. So, dive into the culinary adventure and savor every spoonful of this flavorful creation! 🍅🍝🌿
