Spicy Sweet Marinara Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this irresistible Spicy Sweet Marinara Sauce—a perfect balance of heat and sweetness that will have your taste buds dancing! This homemade recipe combines pantry staples like canned crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fragrant herbs with a hint of honey for a touch of natural sweetness and a kick of red chili flakes for bold heat. Simmered to perfection, this versatile sauce delivers rich flavors in just 40 minutes and pairs beautifully with pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant finish, making it both hearty and fresh. Simple, flavorful, and easy to store, this marinara sauce is your go-to for elevating weeknight meals or impressing guests. Perfect for those seeking a spicy-sweet twist on a classic Italian favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 4 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and crushed red chili flakes to the pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir in the tomato paste until smooth.
Add the honey, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Add a pinch more honey for sweetness or more chili flakes for additional heat, if desired.
Stir in the fresh chopped parsley just before serving for a burst of freshness.
Serve warm over pasta, as a pizza base, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks. Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2201 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.1 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3146 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
