Jul 14 2026
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Add Marinara Sauce Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Thirty-A
Time45m
Serves4

Make Add Marinara Sauce Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Herbs and Spices

Finishing Touches

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Grate the carrot using a grater.

  2. 2

    Open the Canned Tomatoes

    Open the can of whole tomatoes and pour them into a bowl. Use your hands to crush the tomatoes into smaller pieces.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Base

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and grated carrot, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  2. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes along with the dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.

  3. 5

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This will help the flavors meld together.

Finishing Touches

  1. 6

    Add Fresh Herbs and Cheese

    Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped fresh basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is well combined.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Remove from heat and serve the marinara sauce over your favorite pasta or as a base for other dishes.

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