How to make real Marinara Sauce

My Grandma’s real Marinara Sauce recipe. Marinara derives from the Italian word for sailor, marinaio.

Due to these origins I have seen many people say that marinara sauce must contain something from the sea, usually anchovies.

Actually this is not the case, the origins of marinara sauce are that it is the sauce that they made in Naples for the sailors when they returned from the sea.

It is very important to master making a good marinara sauce.

Not only is it delicious on it’s own over pasta, but as you will see by browsing this site it is a good starting point for many other recipes.

The quality of your marinara sauce is will be directly proportional to the quality of the tomatoes you use.

If you can find San Marzano tomatoes imported from Italy, use those.

If not, experiment with the different brands at your local supermarket until you find ones you like.

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins

SERVING:

Yield: 6

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic sliced in half
• 1 35 oz can of imported Italian tomatoes
• salt & pepper to taste
• 3 leaves of basil, washed, patted dry and chopped
• a pinch of oregano

METHOD:

1. Place garlic and olive oil in large sauce pan.
2. Turn heat to medium and cook until garlic is soft and lightly browned.
3. Crush the tomatoes and add with their juices.
4. Fill empty tomato can 1/4 of the way with water and add to the tomatoes. Season with salt, oregano and pepper to taste.
5. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until thickened approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Add chopped basil at very end, stir in and cook for 1 minute more.

Buon Mangiata!