Photo: Marinara Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups tomato puree
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1 large fresh basil stem with leaves removed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, preferably gray salt
- Pinch baking soda or sugar, if needed
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large non-reactive pot over moderate heat. Add the garlic and saute until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the garlic and bring to a simmer. Add the parsley and basil and simmer until reduced to a sauce-like consistency, about 15 minutes.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. If the sauce tastes too acidic, add the baking soda and cook for 5 more minutes. If it needs a touch of sweetness, add the sugar and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove the basil stem before serving.
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By bullcitybob
Durham, NC
on August 20, 2012
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I like the idea of simple, and Michael is one of the chefs I like and respect most. But, it was just too bland for me. I finally added about 1/4 cup bacon grease and a cup of red wine and cooked it for a long time. It was really tasty then.
By deananicole
Reston
on May 17, 2011
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This is the perfect pasta sauce..simple and delish! The only changes I made were using dried herbs (I added some oregano and a can of diced tomatos to add some chunks for texture.
By rsmith120_10998514
omaha, NE
on October 20, 2009
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This is the proper way to make marinara. It isn't supposed to be a primavera sauce. All the others have vegetables other than garlic, and that's not authentic. This is.
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