Wheatley Hills Marinara Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with the robust and aromatic Wheatley Hills Marinara Sauce, a timeless blend of classic Italian flavors with a fresh twist. This homemade marinara is crafted with velvety extra virgin olive oil, sweet yellow onions, and fragrant garlic as its base, brought to life with luscious crushed tomatoes and a hint of tomato paste for depth. A medley of dried herbs—basil, oregano, and a touch of red pepper flakes—adds layers of savory complexity, while fresh parsley and basil stirred in at the finish deliver vibrant, garden-fresh brightness. With just a teaspoon of sugar to balance the natural acidity of the tomatoes, this sauce achieves the perfect harmony of sweet and savory. Simmered to perfection in under an hour, it’s versatile enough to top steaming bowls of pasta, enhance your favorite pizza, or serve as a flavorful dipping sauce. Simple, satisfying, and irresistibly rich, this marinara will become your go-to recipe for authentic Italian comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and water, stirring to combine.
Stir in the sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
Cover the saucepan partially with a lid, allowing steam to escape, and let the sauce simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Stir in the fresh parsley and basil just before serving for a burst of fresh flavor.
Serve warm over your favorite pasta, as a base for pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
641 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2461 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2307 mg | 49% | |
*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.
