Easy Marinara Dipping Sauce For The Lazy Recipes

CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE

Homemade marinara is almost as fast and tastes immeasurably better than even the best supermarket sauce - and it's made with basic pantry ingredients. All the tricks to a bright red, lively-tasting sauce, made just as it is in the south of Italy (no butter, no onions) are in this recipe. Use a skillet instead of the usual saucepan: the water evaporates quickly, so the tomatoes are just cooked through as the sauce becomes thick. (Our colleagues over at Wirecutter have spent a lot of time testing skillets to find the best on the market. If you're looking to purchase one, check out their skillet guide.)

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories quick, condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies

Time 25m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Steps:

Pour tomatoes into a large bowl and crush with your hands. Pour 1 cup water into can and slosh it around to get tomato juices. Reserve.
In a large skillet (do not use a deep pot) over medium heat, heat the oil. When it is hot, add garlic.
As soon as garlic is sizzling (do not let it brown), add the tomatoes, then the reserved tomato water. Add whole chile or red pepper flakes, oregano (if using) and salt. Stir.
Place basil sprig, including stem, on the surface (like a flower). Let it wilt, then submerge in sauce. Simmer sauce until thickened and oil on surface is a deep orange, about 15 minutes. (If using oregano, taste sauce after 10 minutes of simmering, adding more salt and oregano as needed.) Discard basil and chile (if using).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

Ingredients

1 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes, certified D.O.P. if possible
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
7 garlic cloves, peeled and slivered
Small dried whole chile, or pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large fresh basil sprig, or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, more to taste

MARINARA DIPPING SAUCE

Serve this traditional marinara sauce with warm bread. Garlic bread would also be delicious!

Provided by Jackie Smith

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil and saute garlic until light brown and softened. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, water, basil, and salt and pepper.
Bring contents of the pan to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
5 tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste

SIMPLE MARINARA SAUCE

This is a simple marinara sauce, good over any pasta or on lasagna.

Provided by EIORE

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Tomato Marinara

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Steps:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic until aromatic and tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, parsley, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, bay leaves and onion powder. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 618.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
2 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
2 ½ tablespoons dried parsley
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon onion powder