Fresh Marinara Sauce Recipe
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Make this delicious recipe with fresh tomatoes and herbs in your garden
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
1 dutch oven
1 immersion blender
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1.8 kg ripe tomatoes 1800g or 4 lbs, chopped coarsely
- a bunch of fresh herbs – basil oregano, rosemary, thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
Heat up your dutch oven or a large pan on medium. When it's fully heated, add in the olive oil. Let it heat up for a minute or two.
Add in the minced garlic. Cook until garlic is softened and fragrant.
Add the tomatoes to the pan, and put the fresh herbs on top. Raise the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low. Cover pot and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When sauce has cooked down and thickened, remove the herb stems.
Add in the salt, pepper, and vinegar.
Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce to desired consistency.
Serve warm over fresh pasta. You may want to use a slotted spoon to dish up the sauce.