Michael Chiarello's Marinara Sauce

Elevate your pasta nights with Michael Chiarello's Marinara Sauce, a rich, homemade masterpiece packed with authentic Italian flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the bold taste of San Marzano tomatoes with a savory blend of garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, and fragrant oregano, simmered to perfection for a velvety texture. Fresh basil and a touch of unsalted butter add a luxurious finish, making this marinara sauce irresistibly flavorful. Ready in under an hour, it's perfect for pairing with pasta, drizzling over pizza, or as a dipping sauce for warm bread. Bring the taste of Italy to your table with this versatile and crowd-pleasing recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 28 ounces San Marzano tomatoes, canned (with juice)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 leaves fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.

Step 2

Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for another 30 seconds, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the canned San Marzano tomatoes along with their juice. Use a wooden spoon to crush the tomatoes slightly to release their juices.

Step 5

Add the dried oregano, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer gently for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 7

After simmering, stir in the torn basil leaves and unsalted butter. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to let the basil infuse the sauce with flavor.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt or pepper.

Step 9

Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite pasta, or allow to cool and store for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1010.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	913.0

Total Fat 82.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 62mg	0%
Sodium 1594.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 46.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 9.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 212.8mg	0%
Iron 5.6mg	0%
Potassium 1596.3mg	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: 76.9%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 19.2%