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    Home > Blog > Sauces & Spreads > Marinara Sauce

    Marinara Sauce

    by Jenny Park · Published: Aug 14, 2013 · Modified: Oct 10, 2020

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    Hi Guys! Today we have what we think is our best ever, marinara sauce! It’s so simple and delicious and only requires a few ingredients. 

    We also use marjoram in our sauce, instead of the typical oregano. I love the scent and flavor of marjoram and I like to call it the cousin of oregano. It has a mild, sweet pine and citrus flavor, that doesn’t overpower the tomatoes. This marinara sauce is so simple to make and you can seriously pour this stuff on anything! I love using it in my lasagnas, as a base for a complex red sauce and even as a dipping sauce for garlic bread, fried ravioli and more! Stay tuned to see what we decide to do with this yummy marinara sauce, this Friday! Enjoy! xx, Jenny

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    A pot of marinara sauce next to a coated wooden spoon and blue gingham linen.

    Marinara Sauce

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 15 mins
    Cook Time: 1 hr
    Servings: 1

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 2 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
    • 5 garlic cloves, chopped
    • ¾ cup red wine full flavored, fruity/smoky red wine of your choice
    • 2 tablespoons fresh minced marjoram
    • 1 tablespoon fresh minced thyme
    • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
    • salt and pepper to taste

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Pour oil into a medium pot and place over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Add garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
    • Deglaze the pan with wine and simmer until the liquid has reduced by ½.
    • Stir in remaining ingredients and lower heat to medium-low. Simmer sauce for 30 minutes and adjust seasonings.
    • Pour sauce into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour sauce back into the pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve or can until ready to use.

      NOTES  

    • *Makes 3 to 4 cups
    Calories: 536kcal Carbohydrates: 22g Protein: 3g Fat: 35g Saturated Fat: 5g Sodium: 17mg Potassium: 492mg Fiber: 3g Sugar: 6g Vitamin A: 333IU Vitamin C: 24mg Calcium: 95mg Iron: 3mg

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    August 14, 2013 / 38 Comments

    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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    1. Cheryl O'Donnell

      September 22, 2020 at 9:50 am

      Hi Jenny, love all the clear info you created! Can you tell me how long do I can the marinara sauce for?

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      • Jenny Park

        September 28, 2020 at 8:51 am

        Hi! With the water bath method, it should take about 45 minutes!

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    2. Amy Glessner

      October 19, 2017 at 1:36 pm

      I am new to your blog (and loving it). Could I use an immersion blender?

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      • Jenny Park

        October 20, 2017 at 8:52 am

        Absolutely!

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