The Perfect Rustic Marinara

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Making marinara sauce is literally one of my favorite things in the world to do. There is almost no way to go wrong other than adding too much salt or too much sugar. Just blend, simmer, and let the ingredients speak for themselves. For a spicier sauce add more chili flake.

Submitted by kylewassell
Published on March 5, 2020
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, sliced

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce

  • 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped

  • ½ cup red wine

  • 1 head garlic, minced

  • ⅓ cup minced onion

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves

  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

Directions

  1. Heat a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot stockpot until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

  2. Blend tomato sauce, tomato, red wine, garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, basil, olive oil, thyme, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and brown sugar together in a blender until desired consistency is reached. Pour mixture over sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until wine has cooked off, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

211 Calories
12g Fat
17g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 211
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 1430mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 97mg 7%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 716mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.