Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsTrattoria MercattoMarinara Recipe

Marinara Recipe

Inspired by Trattoria Mercatto
Time40m
Serves4

tomato, garlic, oregano oil

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Ingredients

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Marinara Sauce Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the tomatoes

    Blanch the fresh tomatoes in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then transfer them to an ice bath. Once cooled, peel the tomatoes, remove the seeds, and chop them into small pieces.

  2. 2

    Sauté garlic

    In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes and seasoning

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cook the sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust

    Taste the marinara sauce and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.

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