I have finally found the best, more flavorful and rich marinara sauce recipe. After trial and error over the years nothing beats the taste and texture of this homemade sauce. I am so excited to share it with you, and for you to get ALL the compliments on this recipe.
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The Ultimate Marinara Sauce
Introduction
There’s nothing quite like the rich, savory aroma of homemade marinara sauce wafting through your kitchen. It’s a timeless recipe that evokes memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners. This easy homemade marinara sauce not only brings a burst of flavor to your favorite pasta dishes but also allows you to savor the freshness of seasonal tomatoes. By roasting the tomatoes to perfection and blending them with aromatic ingredients like onions, garlic, and basil, you create a sauce that’s both simple and delicious.
What sets this marinara sauce apart is the slow cooking process, which melds the flavors beautifully, resulting in a thick, rich sauce that enhances any dish. Whether you’re drizzling it over spaghetti, using it as a pizza base, or enjoying it with crusty bread, this marinara sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. In this post, I’ll guide you through each step, from baking the tomatoes to the final slow-cooking process, ensuring you achieve a homemade sauce that’s bursting with flavor and made with love. Let’s get started!
Supplied Needed
- Water Bath Canner
- Wooden Spoons
- Canning Jars & Lids
- Crockpot
Ingredients Needed
This marinara sauce recipe will taste equal if not better than the store bought sauces. It eliminates the watery sauce we generally get when we make it at home, and replaces it with an aromatic and tasteful thick tomato sauce.
Homemade Marinara Sauce
Ingredients
- 2 LBS Tomatoes
- 1/2 an Onion diced
- 2 TSP Fresh Basil (or dried)
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Pepper
- 1 1/2 TBSP Garlic Powder
- 2 TBSP Olive Oil
Instructions
- Bake the Tomatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Start by washing your fresh tomatoes and cutting them in half. Place the halved tomatoes on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake them in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes. This roasting step enhances the flavor and sweetness of the tomatoes, and removes excess juice making your sauce rich and delicious.
- Blend the Ingredients: Once the tomatoes are roasted, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted tomatoes, diced onion, fresh basil leaves, pepper salt, and garlic powder. Blend until smooth, adjusting the seasoning to your taste. If you prefer a chunkier sauce, you can pulse the mixture a few times instead of blending it completely.
- Slow Cook for flavor and Texture: Transfer the blended mixture to a crock pot. Set it to low and let it slow cook for about 10 hours. This slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a rich and savory sauce. Be sure to stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the sides.
- Serve and Enjoy: After 10 hours, your marinara sauce will be thick, flavorful, and ready to serve! Use it immediately with your favorite pasta, as a pizza sauce, or as a base for other dishes. You can also store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze them for later use.
- If you decide to water bath can, place them in the canner for 25 minutes, depending o location. Then place on a thick towel on the counter and let sit for 24 hours. Check the seals before storing.
