Grandma Sloops Simple And Smooth Marinara Sauce Recipes

CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE

Homemade marinara is almost as fast and tastes immeasurably better than even the best supermarket sauce - and it's made with basic pantry ingredients. All the tricks to a bright red, lively-tasting sauce, made just as it is in the south of Italy (no butter, no onions) are in this recipe. Use a skillet instead of the usual saucepan: the water evaporates quickly, so the tomatoes are just cooked through as the sauce becomes thick. (Our colleagues over at Wirecutter have spent a lot of time testing skillets to find the best on the market. If you're looking to purchase one, check out their skillet guide.)

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories quick, condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies

Time 25m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

Pour tomatoes into a large bowl and crush with your hands. Pour 1 cup water into can and slosh it around to get tomato juices. Reserve.
In a large skillet (do not use a deep pot) over medium heat, heat the oil. When it is hot, add garlic.
As soon as garlic is sizzling (do not let it brown), add the tomatoes, then the reserved tomato water. Add whole chile or red pepper flakes, oregano (if using) and salt. Stir.
Place basil sprig, including stem, on the surface (like a flower). Let it wilt, then submerge in sauce. Simmer sauce until thickened and oil on surface is a deep orange, about 15 minutes. (If using oregano, taste sauce after 10 minutes of simmering, adding more salt and oregano as needed.) Discard basil and chile (if using).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Ingredients

1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, certified D.O.P. if possible
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
Small dried whole chile, or pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large fresh basil sprig, or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, more to taste

MARINARA SAUCE AKA "GRANDMA'S SAUCE"

Okay, this is the biggy recipe that is a staple in our family going back generations. It is the recipe responsible for probably half of the fat on my posterior!!!! LOL If you want to make it with meatballs, the family recipe is Recipe #191817....

Provided by Doxie lover in the

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 4h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Marinara Sauce Aka

Steps:

Brown sausage in separate pan.
Garlic press the garlic (or mince) and brown in the olive oil in a large pot. When brown, add sliced onion and cook until slightly translucent.
Add tomatoe paste to onion mixture and mix thoroughly. Add crushed tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and water and stir well.
Finally, add sausage (and/or meatballs--see my other recipe) and bring to light boil.
Once boiling, decrease heat to simmer and cover . Cook on simmer for 3-4 hours stirring occassionly.
If you can't wait the full 3-4 hours add a dash of sugar and it equals about 1 hour of cooking time.
Add red wine during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Suggestion: Serve over pasta with grated parmesan, salad, and bread -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.2, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 50.4, Sodium 1796.6, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 11.9, Protein 30.1

Ingredients

12 links italian sweet sausage or 12 meatballs
2 small onions, sliced
8 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ounces tomato paste
2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
14 ounces water
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup merlot (optional) or 1 cup red wine (optional)
1/8 cup sugar (optional)

BEST MARINARA SAUCE YET

This is a very easy homemade red sauce, and the only one my 5 year old daughter will eat! Serve with your favorite pasta.

Provided by Jackie M.

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato Marinara

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Steps:

In a food processor place Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
In a large skillet over medium heat saute the finely chopped onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the blended tomato sauce and white wine.
Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 685.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

Ingredients

2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup finely diced onion
½ cup white wine