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Marinara Sauce III

By: Iron Chef-Suzi Q 
"Here is a rich and hearty tomato sauce which does not need sugar or butter to cut the acidity from the tomato. Olive oil is optional for those watching their waistlines."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (16)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs
Ready In:
3 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/3 cup chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup shredded rell bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. In a saucepan saute onion and garlic over medium-low heat until they start to become clear. Combine in a pot, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, red bell pepper, mushrooms, oregano, parsley, basil and olive oil. Bring to boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for at least 1 hour, however, 3 hours of cooking develops better flavor and consistency.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 259 | Total Fat: 22.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2007 by MOONSHY   view full review
I thought the flavor was great and had no consistency problems, even after 3 hours of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2004 by BREEZYLOU   view full review
Awesome recipe. I let mine simmer about 4 hours. Did add some V8 occasionally throughout the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2003 by MARKROULEAU   view full review
First, the flavor of this sauce is fantastic. However, after the first hour of simmering, all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by Veggiemommy   view full review
I quadrupled this recipe and let it hang out in the crockpot all day long. Wonderful. Put...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2008 by alison   view full review
I doubled this recipe which was very easy to do. I plan to freeze the leftovers. It was a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2007 by Alyssa   view full review
I was surprised when I saw celery and carrot in a marinara sauce, but it came out great! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2008 by Cindy   view full review
I liked this recipe. I added a small can of tom. paste and garlic salt in the last hour of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by pomplemousse   view full review
Hmm. I wouldn't call this a marinara--more like a chunky spaghetti sauce. It's not bad, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by JFLETCHER   view full review
This recipe is so simple to make. It simmers for a long time but is definitely worth the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by Snow likes to cook   view full review
This was very tastey! My husband thought it could have used salt, but I thought it was fine. ...

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