Rustic Marinara Sauce is a hearty, traditional Italian tomato sauce known for its rich flavor and simple ingredients. Made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, it's slow-simmered to perfection—bringing out a bold, slightly chunky texture. Unlike overly processed sauces, the rustic version embraces authenticity, often leaving bits of tomato and basil intact. It’s a versatile staple, perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce for warm, crusty bread.
Ingredients:
½ cup olive oil
2 white onions, diced
8 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 tablespoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon white sugar
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 bay leaves
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino-Romano cheese, divided
¾ cup chopped fresh basil
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
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⇒Prep Time: 15 mins, Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins, Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat; cook and stir onions for 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes more.
Mix petite diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes, white wine, tomato paste, oregano, salt, sugar, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaves into onion mixture; reduce heat to low, cover Dutch oven, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, about 1 hour.
Remove the Dutch oven from heat. Add 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, basil, and parsley into sauce; stir until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle remaining cheese over sauce when serving.
