Marinara Sauce
Marinara (mariner's) sauce is a southern Italian tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs (such as basil), and onion.[1] However, there are many variations. Some of these include the addition of capers, olives and spices.[2][3]
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 34 min
- Total
- 49 min
- Servings
- As written in source
- Difficulty
- Medium
Timings are approximate — worked out from the method, not measured in a test kitchen.
Ingredients
Quantities are retained as written by the source and do not scale automatically. Tap an ingredient to check it off as you go.
Cooking instructions
Preparation
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers.
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Add the onions and garlic, and sauté them for about 2 minutes until the onions are translucent.
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Add the thyme, basil and bell pepper. Cook 5 minutes more.
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Add the tomatoes and sugar. Bring to a boil and then lower to a light simmer, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
Preparation
Season with salt to taste.
Preparation
Serve hot by ladling over pasta, seafood or rice.
Photo: Kim Scarborough · CC BY-SA 2.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0 · Photo source and licence
Wikibooks contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0 · https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ · Adapted; quantities retained as written. · Original source
Read it through first
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Scale it
Use the quantities listed in the original recipe. Adjust them manually if making a different batch size.
Storage
Cool completely, then keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Reheating
Reheat gently with a splash of water in a covered pan, rather than blasting it, so nothing dries out.
Approximate values per serving. Worked out from the ingredient list — treat them as a guide, not a measurement.
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