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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Marinara Sauce

Copycat Cheesecake Factory Marinara Sauce

3.75 from 12 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Rich and flavorful Copycat Cheesecake Factory Marinara Sauce made at home. Perfect for pasta, pizza, or dipping with authentic restaurant-style taste.

Ingredients 

  • 4 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 6 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 56 ounces Crushed Tomatoes
  • 4 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Basil
  • 2 teaspoons Salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, optional, or taste
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar, optional, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 4 tablespoons Olive Oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced 6 cloves Garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  • Stir in 56 ounces Crushed Tomatoes and 4 tablespoons Tomato Paste, mixing until fully combined.
  • Add 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano, 2 teaspoons Dried Basil 2 teaspoons Salt, 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes and 2 teaspoons Sugar. Stir to combine evenly.
  • Bring sauce to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust salt, pepper, or herbs as needed. Remove from heat.
  • Serve hot with pasta, pizza, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Ladle

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 908mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 579IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg