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Rao’s Marinara Sauce

Rao's Marinara Sauce recipe

Rao's Marinara Sauce is a famous recipe from Rao's Restaurant in New York City. It has been a secret family recipe for over a century and is known for its rich flavor and simplicity.

This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 60 min Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 6
Calories 480
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 medium-sized, finely chopped Onion
  • 3 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 1 28-ounce can Canned Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • optional chopped, for garnish Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
  2. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir well. Add the dried basil, dried oregano, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Mix everything together.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded together, remove it from the heat.
  5. Serve the marinara sauce over your favorite pasta or use it as a base for other Italian dishes.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
  7. Enjoy your homemade Rao's Marinara Sauce!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 6


Amount Per Serving
Calories 80kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
Sugars 5g
Protein 2g4%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.