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<\/p>\nThis bright red marinara sauce has a robust flavour and thick texture made with just four main ingredients: garlic, onions, 100% Italian tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. It\u2019s the easiest and most delicious Italian tomato sauce!<\/p>\n
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I grew up in an Italian family that always made the tastiest authentic tomato sauce and it was always a weekly staple in our house. In Italian it\u2019s called sugo di pomodoro<\/em>.<\/p>\n Homemade marinara sauce is a classic Italian recipe that everyone needs to be making from scratch. It\u2019s the perfect sauce for all your favourite pasta and pizza meals and the base for many other recipes. You can also make batches of this sauce and freeze it for quick meals. Once you start making this easy tomato sauce you\u2019ll ditch the store-bought jarred sauce!<\/p>\n This is the most flavourful marinara sauce – you\u2019ll want to slurp it right out of the saucepan! \u00a0Balsamic vinegar is a surprise ingredient which is added near the end of the simmering time. It gives the sauce a pleasant sweet-tart acidity that hits your taste buds in a special way.<\/p>\n To help with the concentration and reduction of the sauce, it\u2019s recommended to use a heavy-bottomed or enamel cast iron wide skillet or saucepan for this sauce.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n I\u2019m really picky about my canned or jarred tomatoes so I only use the best quality imported 100% Italian tomatoes.<\/p>\n Both have a very intense tomato flavour and are less acidic than domestic brands. Most times I\u2019ll use a combination of both for my sauce but you can use two of the same or one of each. When purchasing tomatoes, read the labels to ensure they are authentic Italian tomatoes grown and canned in Italy. Using good quality tomatoes really makes a difference in the taste and texture of the sauce.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Allow at least 30 – 40 minutes simmering time so the sauce can concentrate, reduce slightly and develop an intense tomato flavour. If the sauce thickens too much, simply stir in a \u00bc cup of water to thin it out slightly.<\/p>\n Absolutely! Marinara sauce tastes even better after it\u2019s stored and reheated as the flavours continue to develop and meld.<\/p>\n It keeps well in an airtight container or jar for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. To preserve the sauce for a longer time, cool it completely then freeze in an airtight container or a zipper bag for 3 months. Thaw frozen sauce in the refrigerator overnight, then transfer to a pot and gently reheat on the stove.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Put this super simple marinara sauce on your list of easy weeknight recipes! It can be incorporated into many family-friendly dishes that go well beyond just spaghetti! Build delicious recipes like:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n I urge you to try this version of my family\u2019s marinara sauce. You won\u2019t be disappointed!<\/p>\n If you prefer a tomato sauce with meat, then check out\u00a0Hidden Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.kitchenfairy.ca\/staging\/1035\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Classic-Marinara-Sauce-2-BEST-Sauce-cooked-in-saucepan-768x1024.jpeg\")
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<\/p>\nHow to make marinara sauce<\/h2>\n
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Type of skillet or saucepan to use<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhich tomatoes are best for this sauce?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHow long does marinara sauce simmer for?<\/h3>\n
Can marinara sauce be made in advance?<\/h3>\n
How long does marinara sauce keep?<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHow can I use marinara sauce?<\/h3>\n
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Why this is the best marinara sauce<\/h2>\n
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