Kicked Up Marinara Sauce

Elevate your pasta night with this bold and flavorful Kicked Up Marinara Sauce, a homemade masterpiece that's as versatile as it is delicious. Packed with the rich sweetness of San Marzano tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a subtle kick of crushed red pepper flakes, this sauce strikes the perfect balance between savory and spicy. It gets an extra depth of flavor from a splash of red wine, a medley of Italian herbs, and a touch of sugar to round out the acidity. Simmered to perfection in just under an hour, this sauce is finished with fresh basil for a vibrant, aromatic finish. Whether you're spooning it over your favorite pasta, spreading it on a homemade pizza, or using it to enhance your favorite Italian dishes, this marinara is your go-to for next-level flavor. Perfect for meal prepping, it stores beautifully in the fridge, making dinner time a breeze! Keywords: homemade marinara sauce, spicy marinara, San Marzano tomatoes, Italian sauce recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 28 ounces canned whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 0.25 cup red wine
• 6 fresh basil leaves, torn

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon or a potato masher.

Step 5

Mix in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, parsley, salt, black pepper, and sugar.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then stir in the red wine and reduce the heat to low.

Step 7

Cover the saucepan partially with a lid, allowing some steam to escape, and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes as desired.

Step 9

Remove from heat and stir in the torn fresh basil leaves for a burst of freshness.

Step 10

Serve immediately over pasta, use as a pizza sauce, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1136.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	697.7

Total Fat 44.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1283.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 62.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.5g	0%
Total Sugars 34.9g
Protein 11.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 226.7mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 2155.2mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.4%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 35.9%