Classic Marinara Sauce No Oil Recipes

BEST ITALIAN MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat a heavy bottom large pot on medium low flame. Add a lug of olive oil and the diced onion with a pinch of sea salt. Cook for about 10 minutes until traslucent taking good care not to burn it.
• Stir in the minced garlic and let it infuse the oil for about 30 seconds.
• Use your hands and crush the tomatoes as you add them to the pot with the onion and garlic. Rustic chunks are what we are after.
• Add the bay leaf and the 4 sprigs of basil then bring everything to a gentle simmer. Partially cover with a lid and cook down until reduced and thick to your liking. About an hour or so. Stir a few times making sure the sugars from the tomatoes don't stick to the bottom.
• After the sauce has reduced season to taste with the sea salt. Discard the bay leaf and basil sprigs.
• Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and the reserved fresh basil. Serve with your favorite pasta to transfer to jars and refrigerate up to one week.

OIL-FREE MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• Add the minced garlic to a small bowl and cover with the white wine. Let sit for 15 minutes (or covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours for even better flavor) while you prep the rest of the recipe.
• Heat your nonstick pan on medium-low heat. When warm, add the white wine and garlic mixture (it will bubble quite a bit), then immediately add the tomato puree.
• Stir well, scraping any wine solids from the bottom of the pan. If using the fresh basil, gently bruise or tear it and then add it to the pan. Continue to simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes have thickened and turned a richer red color, and the garlic is softened.
• Remove the basil from the pan and discard, if using. Stir in the optional soy sauce if using, and season to taste with salt.

VEGAN MARINARA SAUCE (NO OIL)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large pot and simmer over medium to medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low and cook for another 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over your favorite pasta or use for pizza sauce.