Marsala Wine Marinara

With this marinara sauce, the authentic San Marzano tomatoes lend a vibrant, fresh taste that serves as the perfect backdrop for the complex notes of the Marsala wine. The wine infuses the sauce with a subtle sweetness and a hint of nuttiness, creating a harmonious balance with the acidity of the tomatoes. To further enhance the flavor profile, we incorporate finely chopped aromatics such as onion and garlic. These ingredients add a savory depth to the sauce, their pungent notes mellowing out during the cooking process to leave behind a gentle, aromatic whisper that complements the other flavors beautifully.

Recipe

  1. Heat oil in a medium-large pot on medium heat. Add onions and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced or pressed garlic, cooking for another minute.

  2. Add your marsala wine to your onion and garlic mixture. Let the wine reduce down in the uncovered pot, for 7 minutes.

  3. Add peeled canned tomatoes to the pot, crushing the tomatoes with a wooden spoon. Add seasonings to the mixture, bringing to a boil and then simmering to a medium-low heat for 45-60 minutes depending how thick you like your sauce and how watery your tomatoes are. Stir occasionally.

  4. Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning , adding fresh basil and/or red pepper flakes if you like. If you find the sauce a bit too acidy for your taste, add a pinch of sugar. If preferred, you can puree or just partly puree the sauce with an immersion blender. Serve over your favorite pasta, in a casserole, with meatballs or on pizza.

Ingredients

  • 1 28oz can of San Marzano peeled tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons good quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1 medium yellow onion

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

  • 1/4. c of marsala cooking wine (you can adjust more, to your preference)

  • 1 teaspoon of fine sea salt - more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon of ground oregano

  • 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes

Note: Adjust seasonings to taste!

Equipment

  • Medium to Large Pot

  • Garlic Press

  • Can Opener

  • Measuring cups

  • Tbs/Tsp

  • Chef's knife

  • Cutting board