Best Large Batch Marinara Recipes

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BIG-BATCH MARINARA SAUCE



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I typically freeze part of this marinara sauce to have on hand for guests or when I'm craving a comforting pasta dish. It adds a fresh, herby layer of flavor.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
10 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
7 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
2 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup minced fresh parsley
3/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1/4 cup dried basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons herbes de Provence or Italian seasoning
Hot cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, saute onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, cheese and herbs. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally., Serve desired amount over spaghetti. Cool remaining sauce; transfer to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months., To use frozen sauce: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a saucepan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FRESH TOMATO MARINARA SAUCE



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A rich, flavorful sauce that is healthy. Great for use in pasta, lasagna, and other casseroles. My favorite way to eat it is to pour over raw zucchini 'pasta' for an extra-fresh and tasty meal that's very healthy, too! A great recipe for using up extra-ripe tomatoes from your garden. Double the batch and freeze half; it freezes well.

Provided by KerriWarmus

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato     Marinara

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
½ onion, chopped
8 large tomatoes, peeled and cut into big chunks
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
½ cup red wine
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon fennel seed
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes; add tomatoes, garlic, and bay leaf. Bring the liquid from the tomatoes to a boil, reduce to medium-low, and simmer mixture until tomatoes are softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir red wine, honey, basil, oregano, marjoram, salt, black pepper, fennel seed, and crushed red pepper into the tomato mixture; bring again to a simmer and cook until herbs have flavored the sauce, about 30 minutes more.
  • Stir balsamic vinegar into the sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 402.9 mg, Sugar 10.5 g

FRESH TOMATO SAUCE



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Preserve part of the summer season: Gather as many just-picked tomatoes as you can find, cook up a big pot of sauce, and stow containers of it in your freezer. If you like your sauce sweet, or if your tomatoes are too acidic, add a tablespoon or two of sugar once the sauce is finished cooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield Makes 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 pounds beefsteak or plum tomatoes (or a combination)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely grated
6 garlic cloves, smashed
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil; meanwhile, prepare a large bowl of ice water. With a paring knife, core tomatoes, and score an X on the bottoms. Working in batches, carefully lower tomatoes into boiling water; when skins begin to split (30 to 60 seconds), use a slotted spoon to transfer tomatoes to ice water.
  • When tomatoes are cool, remove skins (use a paring knife, if necessary), and discard. Halve tomatoes. Remove seeds with a spoon, and discard. Finely chop tomatoes.
  • In a Dutch oven (or other large pot), heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook, stirring, until slightly darkened, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick and saucy, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper. Use immediately, or freeze in airtight containers up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in microwave before warming.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 4 g

SUNDAY STASH MARINARA SAUCE



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This simple, flavorful tomato sauce is a weeknight savior. Make a big batch and stash it in the freezer. Add to pastas, braises, soups, and stews in the weeks to come.

Provided by Anya Hoffman

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Onion     Oregano     Tomato     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly     Sunday Stash

Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Vidalia or other sweet onions, peeled, very coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tsp. dried oregano
4 (28-oz.) cans whole peeled tomatoes
4 tsp. kosher salt, plus more
1 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium. Cook onion and garlic, stirring occasionally and being careful not to let brown, until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add oregano and stir to combine. Using your hands, crush tomatoes and add to pot along with juices; season with 4 tsp. salt and 1 1/2 tsp. pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced slightly, about 1 hour. Remove from heat and blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Do Ahead: Sauce can be made 5 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill, or freeze up to 6 months.

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