Description
This is the most simple authentic Italian marinara sauce recipe. No onion, a few ingredients, versatile and delicious!
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (finely chopped or minced See notes below)
- 2 canned tomatoes (2 x 400 grams each Puree in a food processor if you want a smooth sauce)
- 1 Tbsp. Tomato paste
- 1/2 Tsp salt
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1 cup water - one and a half cups if not using wine.
- 1 Tsp salt and pepper
- fresh basil leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large non stick pan.
- Add the garlic and cook for about a minute just for it to soften.
- Add the tomatoes, salt & pepper, pasta spice and tomato paste. Stir and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
- Add half the water and all the red wine, drop down to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes stirring occasionally. If it needs a little water add about a quarter cup.
- Add the remaining water and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes or until you're happy with the thickness.
- 5 minutes before, taste for seasoning, add fresh basil and serve immediately with pasta, bread or let it cool down properly before storing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 63
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 214
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1