Simple Marinara Sauce Recipe
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Simple Marinara Sauce

By: EIORE 
"This is a simple marinara sauce, good over any pasta or on lasagna."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (51)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute garlic until aromatic and tender. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato puree, oregano, parsley, Romano cheese, Parmesan cheese, bay leaves and onion powder. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least 40 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 135 | Total Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 7mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by RHIANNONC   view full review
Great Marinara! I didn't have any Romano Cheese on hand, so instead just used more Parmesan. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 21, 2006 by POLARBEE   view full review
This turned out really well. I used it as a sauce for eggplant parmesan and it was simple but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2006 by Navy_Mommy   view full review
This was an interesting recipe. I am not sure if the cheese really added that much though. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2007 by Veggie   view full review
Fantastic sauce! I added extra garlic, and since I didn't have crushed tomatoes on hand, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2006 by Luv2eat   view full review
I personally didnt care too much for it. My husband did. I think Im just not much of an...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2008 by Bob O.   view full review
This came out great. I made this with a chicken cutlet recipe listed on this site. I had to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2005 by INTEGRA3   view full review
This was simple and good which was what I wanted. I did not have tomato puree and Romano so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2004 by EZIO   view full review
wonderful recipe. perfect for a quick sauce. try adding a little boneless chicken in witht...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2008 by Carrie Magill   view full review
This wasn't bad, but didn't appeal to me any more than most sauces out of a jar. The parmesan...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by Nandabear Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was just ok in our opinion. It was fast and easy to make though. We had it with St....

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