Marinara Sauce

Name: Marinara Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ghee; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 6-ounce can tomato paste; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes; ½ cup red wine; ½ cup beef broth; 1 large handful fresh basil, roughly chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe GLPR001c4737dd49a4

Italian

Sauce & Condiment

25 min

237 cal

Servings: 3

Stovetop

A rich and silky marinara sauce made with fresh tomatoes, aromatic garlic and onion, and a blend of herbs. The ghee adds a luxurious richness while red wine deepens the flavor. This versatile sauce is perfect for pasta, spaghetti squash, meatballs, or any dish that needs a homemade tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons ghee

1 large yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 6-ounce can tomato paste

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

½ cup red wine

½ cup beef broth

1 large handful fresh basil, roughly chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the ghee over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Add the tomato paste and dried oregano to the onion and garlic mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices, red wine, beef broth, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of ghee. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil. Taste the sauce and season with salt and pepper to your preference.
Transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, or blend to your desired consistency if you prefer a slightly chunky sauce. Be careful when blending hot liquid by allowing the sauce to cool slightly and not filling the blender more than halfway.
Use immediately or allow to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Every ingredient is stocked at any Charlotte grocer—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Walmart all carry ghee in the cooking oils aisle now, making this completely accessible without a special trip. The cost per serving lands around $1.50 to $2.00, driven mainly by the beef broth and tomato paste rather than anything exotic. The stated 25 minutes is honest if you're not including pasta water time; the onion and garlic need only a few minutes, then tomato paste gets a quick bloom before the liquids go in. This is a weeknight workhorse that reheats perfectly and serves three generously, though the ghee choice suggests dairy-free or paleo leanings that some households won't need—butter or olive oil would cut cost and are equally valid.