Rao's Marinara Sauce
Discover the magic of authentic Italian cooking with Rao's Marinara Sauce, a timeless recipe that captures the essence of traditional flavors. Made with just a handful of fresh, wholesome ingredients, including sweet San Marzano-style canned tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil leaves, this slow-simmered sauce is a celebration of simplicity. Each spoonful is rich, hearty, and bursting with the natural sweetness of tomatoes perfectly balanced by savory oregano and a touch of black pepper. With only 10 minutes of prep and a leisurely hour of cooking, this versatile marinara sauce fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas and pairs beautifully with pasta, meatballs, or as a base for your favorite Italian dishes. Easy to make yet elegant in flavor, Rao’s Marinara Sauce is a culinary staple your whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Olive oil
- 1 medium, finely chopped Yellow onion
- 4 large, minced Garlic cloves
- 56 ounces Canned whole tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
Directions
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4
Carefully add the canned whole tomatoes, including their juice, to the saucepan.
Step 5
Use a spoon to break up the tomatoes within the pot.
Step 6
Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried oregano.
Step 7
Stir well and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Step 8
Allow the sauce to simmer, uncovered, for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
Step 9
Towards the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the fresh basil leaves.
Step 10
Once done, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving over your choice of pasta or storing for later use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1956.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2785.4 |
| Total Fat 272.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 34.8g | |
| Cholesterol 31.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4436.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 50.9g | |
| Protein 16.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 547.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3358.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories