Spicy? Sweet? Marinara Sauce
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I use this as a base for everything: pizza, stuffed shells, Parmesan chicken, you name it. I've used so many combinations over the years. The two key ingredients to me are hot red pepper flakes and sugar. Hope it works for you. If you have fresh herbs by all means use them, just remember you'll need more than amounts listed for dried.
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- 1hr 5mins
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ingredients
- 1 quart whole tomato, undrained
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian spices
- 1⁄8 - 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
directions
- Sauté onions and garlic in oil till soft.
- Add whole tomatoes, breaking them up with spoon into smaller chunks.
- Let tomato liquid simmer down for about 15 minutes.
- Add all other ingredients and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Can be doubled and frozen for later use.
- Servings is a guess.
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"I use this as a base for everything: pizza, stuffed shells, Parmesan chicken, you name it. I've used so many combinations over the years. The two key ingredients to me are hot red pepper flakes and sugar. Hope it works for you. If you have fresh herbs by all means use them, just remember you'll need more than amounts listed for dried."
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This has become my go-to base for everything red spaghetti sauce-related. I add red wine to taste and cook down. My friends all love it--makes me look like I actually know what I'm doing. Thank you!
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Untested I made your marinara sauce and shells as part of my wedding reception menu. I quadrupled this recipe, and let it simmer for about 2 1/2 hours. SO glad I chose this one. This is a fabulous tasting sauce! Love it! My only complaint was that it is a little thin. I had to add some tomato paste to thicken it eventually. About 6oz per batch. I'm sold on this sauce!
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Fantastic recipe! I made it with the stuffed shells, and they pair beautifully together. I only made half the recipe, and it still cooked well and turned out great. Thank you. :)
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Where has this marinara sauce been all my life? No more jar sauces EVER! This sauce has a super mix of spicy and sweet with lots of depth! I used good quality tomato products and bought new jars of herbs and red pepper! I'm in love! -
I make this recipe all the time. It is so easy and delicious. I add extra red pepper flakes because we like ours a little hotter. I make recipe Meatballs by Rhonda O. It is a hit in my house.
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