The Perfect Rustic Marinara

The Perfect Rustic Marinara
  • 2 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, sliced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 large tomato, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 head garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup minced onion
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar


  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.
  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.

04/20/2018
The Perfect Rustic Marinara, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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