Savory Garlic & Herb Rustic Marinara Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with our Savory Garlic & Herb Rustic Marinara Sauce, a delightful blend of rich tomatoes and fragrant herbs. This sauce is not just tasty; it's a warm embrace in a bowl, perfect for cozy evenings spent at home. Using fresh, simple ingredients that are likely already in your kitchen, this marinara sauce is chunky, robust, and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re tossing it with spaghetti, using it as a base for pizza, or pairing it with your favorite protein, every bite will remind you of home-cooked goodness. Enjoy the satisfaction of preparing this delicious sauce from scratch, and experience how much better it is than any store-bought variety!
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Servings
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Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
fresh garlic cloves
8 (finely diced)
large sweet onion
1 (roughly chopped)
large fresh tomatoes
4 (roughly chopped)
fresh basil
1/2 cup (washed and roughly chopped)
fresh oregano
1/2 cup (washed and roughly chopped)
unbleached cane sugar
1/3 cup (none)
olive oil
1/4 cup (none)
dry red wine
1/2 cup (none)
canned diced tomatoes
2 (28 ounce) cans (none)
canned tomato paste
1 (6 ounce) can (none)
black pepper
1 teaspoon (none)
sea salt
1/2 teaspoon (none)
Instructions
1
Begin by cleaning the garlic cloves and finely dicing them.
2
Peel and roughly chop the sweet onion into small pieces.
3
In a large stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced garlic and chopped onion, cooking for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the onions become translucent and fragrant, stirring occasionally.
4
While the garlic and onion are cooking, wash and roughly chop the fresh tomatoes into chunks.
5
Once the onions and garlic are ready, add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir well. Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Next, introduce the canned diced tomatoes, tomato paste, dry red wine, cane sugar, black pepper, and sea salt to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
7
Finely chop the fresh basil and oregano, and stir them into the sauce, releasing their aromatic oils.
8
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to enhance the flavors.
9
Once done, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the sauce hot over your favorite pasta dish, or use it as a base for pizza or other meals.
10
This recipe yields 2 quarts of sauce. It's exceptionally better the next day! For storage, seal in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze; it will keep for up to 4 months. Just thaw, heat, and serve!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Garlic & Herb Rustic Marinara Sauce?
It is a chunky, robust, and flavorful homemade pasta sauce made with rich tomatoes, fresh herbs, and garlic.
How many garlic cloves are needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 8 fresh garlic cloves, finely diced.
What type of onion is recommended?
You should use one large sweet onion, roughly chopped.
Does this recipe use fresh tomatoes?
Yes, it uses 4 large fresh tomatoes that are roughly chopped into chunks.
What fresh herbs are included in the sauce?
The sauce features 1/2 cup of fresh basil and 1/2 cup of fresh oregano, both washed and roughly chopped.
Is there sugar in this marinara sauce?
Yes, the recipe includes 1/3 cup of unbleached cane sugar to balance the flavors.
What kind of oil should I use to sauté the vegetables?
The recipe specifies using 1/4 cup of olive oil.
Does this sauce contain alcohol?
Yes, it includes 1/2 cup of dry red wine for added depth of flavor.
What canned ingredients are required?
You will need two 28-ounce cans of diced tomatoes and one 6-ounce can of tomato paste.
How do I prepare the garlic and onions?
The garlic should be finely diced and the sweet onion should be roughly chopped.
How long should I cook the garlic and onions?
Sauté them in olive oil over medium-high heat for about 5 to 7 minutes until the onions are translucent.
When do I add the fresh tomatoes?
Add the fresh tomatoes once the onions and garlic are fragrant, then cook for an additional 10 minutes.
How long does the sauce need to simmer?
The sauce should simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes over medium-low heat.
Should the pot be covered while simmering?
No, the instructions state to let the sauce simmer uncovered.
What is the total yield of this recipe?
This recipe yields approximately 2 quarts of marinara sauce.
Can I freeze the Savory Garlic & Herb Rustic Marinara Sauce?
Yes, you can seal it in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze it.
How long can this sauce be stored in the freezer?
The sauce will keep for up to 4 months when frozen.
Is the sauce better the day it is made?
According to the recipe, the sauce is exceptionally better the next day after the flavors have melded.
How do I reheat the frozen sauce?
Just thaw the sauce, heat it up on the stove, and serve.
What are some serving suggestions for this sauce?
It is perfect over spaghetti, as a base for pizza, or paired with your favorite protein.
Is this sauce chunky or smooth?
This is a rustic sauce, meaning it is chunky and robust.
What kind of salt is used in the recipe?
The recipe calls for 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt.
What type of black pepper should I use?
You should use 1 teaspoon of black pepper.
Can I adjust the seasoning of the sauce?
Yes, once the simmering is done, you should taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
What is the first step in making this sauce?
The first step is cleaning and finely dicing the garlic cloves.
Is this recipe considered easy?
Yes, it is tagged as an easy recipe that uses simple ingredients.
What temperature should I use for sautéing?
The recipe recommends medium-high heat for sautéing garlic and onions.
What temperature should I use for simmering?
Lower the heat to medium-low for the simmering process.
Is this sauce better than store-bought?
The description highlights that preparing it from scratch is much better than any store-bought variety.
What are the primary tags for this recipe?
The tags include marinara sauce, homemade sauce, Italian cuisine, and freezer friendly.