The Perfect Rustic Marinara

The perfect rustic marinara sauce, nicely seasoned with fresh herbs, is easy to prepare. Blend all the ingredients in a blender and simmer!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 211 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
• 1 head garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 2 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, sliced
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 cup red wine
• 0.33333334326744 cup minced onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot stockpot until browned, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Blend tomato sauce, tomato, red wine, garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, basil, olive oil, thyme, oregano, black pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, and brown sugar together in a blender until desired consistency is reached. Pour mixture over sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until wine has cooked off, at least 30 minutes.