{"id":1104505,"date":"2019-07-03T10:31:12","date_gmt":"0001-01-01T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/the-best-marinara-sauce\/"},"modified":"2023-12-05T15:05:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T21:05:39","slug":"the-best-marinara-sauce","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/the-best-marinara-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Canned Marinara Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you were lucky enough to grow up with a nonna who made big batches of pasta sauce every Sunday, you know that from-scratch marinara is the common denominator for dinnertime magic. Bringing a depth of flavor that blows away store-bought sauces, it’s the ultimate complement to spaghetti and meatballs, manicotti and many other classic Italian dishes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here at\u00a0Taste Recipes<\/em>, we know a thing or two about pasta sauces. After all, our Test Kitchen has tested and perfected over 120 recipes sent in from home cooks just like you. So, when our former food stylist Shannon Roum brought in her homemade marinara recipe, we knew it was something special. (If you\u2019re wondering when to use marinara vs. tomato sauce<\/a>, we have the answer.)<\/p>\n Shannon created this recipe by combining\u00a0fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes and herbs with garlic, onions and tomato paste for a bright and balanced\u00a0sauce that the Test Kitchen couldn\u2019t stop raving about.<\/p>\n She originally developed this recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Because of this, Shannon likes to make huge batches\u2014we\u2019re talking 220 pounds of tomatoes huge\u2014which she cans and\u00a0gifts with a pound of\u00a0pasta around the\u00a0holidays. \u201cIt\u2019s just the thing where you know you have the best possible ingredients and you know you can feel good about giving it to your family,\u201d she says. \u201cIt\u2019s so much better than going to the store and buying something for somebody when instead you can give them a part of yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n A recipe that special needs to be shared, so keep reading to get Shannon\u2019s tips for making the best marinara sauce you\u2019ve ever had. (And luckily, she downsized the recipe for us, too.)<\/p>\n This recipe is for canned marinara sauce, so you can eat it long after tomatoes are out of season. If you can’t wait that long, it’s perfectly fine to serve it straightaway!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t forget to check out some of\u00a0our other homemade pasta sauce recipes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Add the olive oil to a large stockpot over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, three to four minutes. Then, add 2 tablespoons of garlic and cook for a minute longer. Once the garlic is aromatic, add the quartered tomatoes, water and 1\/2 cup of the basil to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until the tomatoes have completely broken down, which will take about an hour. Give the pot a few good stirs to prevent anything from burning.<\/p>\n When the tomatoes have broken down, press the sauce, one ladle at a time, through a food mill<\/a> and into a large bowl, discarding the skin and seeds.<\/p>\n Test Kitchen Tip:<\/em> If you don’t have a food mill, you can process the tomato mixture in a blender, and then press it through a fine sieve to remove the skin and seeds.<\/p>\n Return the tomato mixture to the stockpot, adding 1\/2 cup of basil, the oregano and remaining garlic. Bring the sauce back to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer until it’s thickened, about three and a half to four hours, stirring occasionally. Then stir in the tomato paste, remaining basil, salt and pepper.<\/p>\n Test Kitchen Tip<\/em>: Add the tomato paste at the end of the simmer to really enhance the tomato flavor of the sauce without having to reduce it down too much. The tomato paste also helps the sauce keeps the marinara from separating when served.<\/p>\n Add 1 tablespoon plus 1-1\/2 teaspoons of lemon juice to each of the three hot 24-ounce jars. Ladle the hot sauce into the jars, leaving about 1\/2 inch of headspace. Wipe the jars’ rims of any sauce, center the lid and screw on the bands until they’re fingertip tight.<\/p>\n Place the jars in the canner with simmering water, making sure that they’re completely covered with water. Bring the water to a boil and then let the jars process for 40 minutes. Remove the jars and cool completely. When you hear their tops pop, you know they’re sealed!<\/p>\n Test Kitchen Tip:<\/em> If you have another method for canning, feel free to use it with this recipe. Shannon prefers\u00a0this aluminum steam canner<\/a>\u00a0over water bath canning, especially when working with a large volume. Just be sure to sure to double-check that your method results in a food-safe seal.<\/p>\n Store the sealed jars of sauce in a cool, dry place, like a cabinet or in your basement. They’ll last for up to 18 months. Or, serve right away with chicken Parmesan, lasagna, or any number of Italian dishes.<\/p>\n Plum tomatoes really are the best variety for marinara sauce because they’re meaty, have minimal seeds, and create a rich red sauce that isn’t too acidic. Be sure to start off with fresh whole tomatoes\u2014seeds, skin, and all. Not only does this save you the step of peeling and deseeding but it also adds a lot of flavor to the sauce. Follow our tomato guide to learn how to cook with different types of tomatoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n This is one of the few times that bottled lemon juice is a must. Bottled lemon juice has a standard acidity that is more reliable when canning. Having the right acidity is imperative for food safety when canning. Plus, the lemon juice won’t flavor the sauce, so you shouldn’t feel squeamish about using bottled juice.<\/p>\n Yes! Herbs taste differently depending on where they’re planted, so gather the basil and oregano for this recipe from a few friends’ gardens for a good blend of flavors. You can also pick up bunches from different vendors at a farmers market for the same effect.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Set aside the store-bought jars and learn how to make the best canned marinara sauce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7028,"featured_media":1420053,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304212,305271,304292,305487,305334,304390,303966,304988,305004,304368,303887,306848,305353,304268,306297,306327,307804,304207,324623,304388,304028,304005,304398,304150,303883,307789,305028,307614],"categories-v2":[309557,308988,308481,309216,308305,310796,309337,308761,308495,308935,308951,308745,308478,309603,309362,259483,312156,312187,310762,309555,309177,308752,308609,308549,308797,309434,308476,310750,308974,310591],"coauthors":[27409],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Fresh Marinara 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Canned Marinara Sauce Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Saute and simmer the tomatoes<\/h3>\n
Step 2: Remove the skin and seeds<\/h3>\n
Step 3: Simmer again<\/h3>\n
Step 4: Fill the jars<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Step 5: Process the sauce<\/h3>\n
How to Store Canned Marinara Sauce<\/h2>\n
Canned Marinara Sauce Tips<\/h2>\n
Can you use other kinds of tomatoes to make marinara sauce?<\/h3>\n
Can you use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled?<\/h3>\n
Can you customize this canned marinara sauce?<\/h3>\n
Test Kitchen Tips<\/b>\r\nCan you use other kinds of tomatoes to make marinara sauce?<\/h3>
How can you make marinara sauce your own?<\/h3>
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