Easy Pantry Shelf Marinara
A Jersey Italian Boy approved marinara sauce made from ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. This rich red sauce is just waiting to be added to pasta, meatballs and more!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 169kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 anchovy filets, or 2 inches anchovy paste (optional, but really recommended)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper
- 4 tablespoon tomato paste
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (San Marzano, if you can get them. They're sweeter.)
- 28 oz can petite diced tomatoes (again, try for San Marzano. It makes a difference)
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 splash of balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Sauté onion and anchovy in olive oil until the onions are translucent an slightly browned on the edges and the anchovies have dissolved, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add brown sugar, red pepper flakes, tomato paste, and dried herbs and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the raw tomato paste is cooked down a bit, about another 2-3 minutes. Told you this was quick and easy!
- Add tomatoes, vinegar, salt, and pepper and stir well. Allow to simmer on low heat for one hour (this is the hardest part, waiting one whole hour!) At this point, you can purée the sauce to break up any small tomato bits, or leave it "rustic". Whatever texture makes you happy! Serve over pasta or meatballs or with a straw to your favorite sauce deprived friend!
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg