Jul 13 2026
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Extra Marinara Or Meat Sauce 16 Oz. Recipe

Inspired by Salvatori's Fort Wayne Southwest
Time50m
Serves4

Make Extra Marinara Or Meat Sauce 16 Oz. Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Sauce Base

Optional Meat Addition

Method

Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add the Tomatoes

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, mixing well to combine with the sautéed onions and garlic.

  3. 3

    Season the Sauce

    Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Stir well to incorporate all the seasonings.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Optional Meat Addition Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook the Meat

    If adding meat, in a separate skillet, cook the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

  2. 6

    Combine Meat and Sauce

    Add the cooked meat to the marinara sauce and stir well to combine. Let simmer for an additional 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

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