How to Make MARINARA SAUCE Like an Italian (Authentic Neapolitan Recipe)

Marinara sauce, a classic staple also referred to as Neapolitan sauce, is the most popular sauce in the world. As the name suggests, this sauce originates from Naples and although there is speculation that it has roots in Sicily, what is undisputed is the comfort food factor this sauce provides, when it’s made right. Just like a big hearty hug from Nonna.
The key to a delectable marinara is being able to taste the main ingredient: tomatoes! This simple version of the sauce highlights Italy’s prized red fruit, tomatoes.
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0:00 How to Make Marinara Sauce
0:43 Ingredients for Marinara Sauce
1:55 How to Crush the Tomatoes
2:36 How to Make the Marinara Sauce
5:36 How to Cook Pasta
6:12 Finish Cooking the Sauce
7:44 Combine Pasta with the Marinara Sauce
9:24 How to Serve Spaghetti with Marinara Sauce
10:30 How to Eat Pasta, E Ora Si Mangia...Vincenzo's Plate
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[@vincenzosplate]

Is Marinara sauce the favorite in your house?

[@LeviFiction]

Yes? I'm honestly convinced we use the term "Marinara" for any tomato based red sauce. No idea what the main difference between the marinara and pizza sauces I find at Walmart other than jar size and label.

[@here-i-am2316]

Yes use Mutti and love

[@carloscamejo7532]

I think it's really popular worldwide because a lot of the Italian emigration is from the South.

[@CatamaranChannel]

No, its bolognese made with lamb mince! Fantastico!

[@edwardcullen3251]

Show us IBS friendly recipes. That means no garlic and onions, amongst others

[@theguynextdoor4978]

This is a perfect example of what I love about traditional Italian food. The minimal amount of ingredients, focus on quality produce, and letting the natural flavours speak for themselves. Some western places are adding too many ingredients, and ends up masking the real flavour of the natural ingredients. You have taught me a lot about Pasta, and Vito Iacopelli is my pizza guy.

[@vincenzosplate]

This is what makes Italian food so special! It is all about simplicity and good quality ingredients 🇮🇹❤️

[@aris1956]

Italian cuisine goes more to the "less is more !" motto. As opposed to how I see it as an Italian on some American cooking channels, where the trend is more to the motto... "just more is more !". Filling dishes with lots of ingredients and also abounding with certain ingredients, where I often see starting to fill a pan with garlic, just to give an example. Italian cuisine, on the other hand, few ingredients, but obviously of the highest quality !

[@theguynextdoor4978]

@@aris1956 Yes, not to mention the misconception that everything Italian has garlic in it. A lot of Italian dishes do not use garlic. Less is often more because when the ingredients are great, and treated correctly they provide more in terms of a flavorful end result.

[@aris1956]

@@theguynextdoor4978 Yes, then regarding garlic, many Americans think that to start making an "Italian dish" you have to fill half a pan with garlic and as you say, they think we Italians put garlic everywhere ! But even where garlic is needed, we obviously put it in moderate doses and not a bunch of garlic inside a pan like they do.

[@darlenelove7425]

It’s quality not quantity!

[@peshelpower]

I'm from Poland. I love your passion to make a meal. I never made Italian food in Italian way. Yes of course, there is Spaghetti Bolonese alla Polska heh, but few hours ago I took a risk and made Spaghetti alla Marinara from your recipe. I wasn't expecting anything fantastic, but you know what? It turned out fantastic. And my wife absolutely loves it (as do I). Thank you.

[@jimdavidson3345]

In all honesty, I think this is one of the best and most useful recipe’s I’ve ever come across. It is easy to prepare with minimal ingredients. I especially appreciated the trick of adding water to the oil and garlic to keep the garlic from burning. I am curious why the stem ends of the tomatoes are not removed. I know they will bring no harm to any pasta lover; but I think they are unsightly. It only adds a minute to the task. Thank you for this wonderful video. Patricia

[@christianefiorito3204]

The rare occasion that a channel gives you a real Neapolitan recipe. My mother in law made bottles of ripe tomatoes with Basil every year. In a huge barrel. With fire under it in the garden. The whole fanily had sweet ripe tomato flavour for all the winter

[@user-hm8kb5ib1z]

Thank you Vincenzo! I cannot wait to make this Naples marinara and compare to grandma's sauce. My grandmother was from Naples, she made her sauce every Sunday! All the family came to grandma's house for Sunday meal. She had 12 kids, so all the aunts & uncles and cousins after Church walked to grandmas house! Those were the days! Update: Gave me goosebumps tasting this recipe! So basic and authentic tasting. Only would cut back a little on olive oil, a bit rich for my tummy.

[@matthewwalter67]

This is like weekday sauce not Sunday sauce

[@user-hm8kb5ib1z]

@@matthewwalter67 Maybe she made her weekday sauce on Sunday cause she had to feed a big family on Sunday. I was just a kid so.......

[@Isaac_howell]

​@@user-hm8kb5ib1z Sunday sauce is normally cooked with lots of cuts of meat in it to add richness to the sauce. This might be closer to your grandma's Sunday dish? If you are interested search up Neapolitan Ragu, Italia squisita has a great recipe for it!

[@elainedelvecchio4938]

Those certainly were the days!

[@seppegielen2946]

Dear Vincenzo, I am a home cook, in love with food and flavours. Learning all kinds of dishes and cuisines. But there is no cuisine that I have learned to understand and master like Italian cuisine. And for that I thank you!

[@jackdorsey4850]

Dear Chef, Unlike some not all of your colleagues on KZbin you devour the entire dish instead of taking 1 bite and saying it's good, Keep up the good work thank you

[@tonykuriger573]

This dish is the GOAT for a quick meal when you haven't been to the supermarket lately. Always have the ingredients on hand. Simple and classic and I prefer to Aglio e Olio as a quick whip up.

[@vincenzosplate]

I totally agree! That's the beauty of Italian cuisine, simple to make but the flavours are out of this world. Enjoy the recipe, my friend.

[@JERSEYTOMATO]

EXCELLENT- the innocence of this meal - is delightful - I make this meal frequently- only gets better each and every time - I have a wonderful herb garden that is priceless - especially during the winter months - thanks again -

[@jamo3976]

Way more nutritious too

[@lexycommisso5531]

This man is amazing, so passionate! I love how he explains everything. Cooking channels now just fly by steps in their videos, which makes cooking intimidating. Love you lots, Vincenzo!

[@josephkarakowski190]

Excellent background music choice at the beginning. Flower Duet by Leo Delibes is one of my all time favorites

[@vincenzosplate]

Oh, glad you noticed it 🙏🏻

[@soldanovht]

He needs to play some Black Sabbath. lol

[@SuperRoo_22]

​@@soldanovhtSpiral Pasta Architect

[@jenniferharris3532]

That shirt is everything! You break the process down so well I want to start making my own pasta and sauce and you give me so much inspiration! I absolutely love Italian food. You are definitely one of my KZbin gurus ❤ pace e amore!

[@Slasla1610]

I am your fan and started watching your channel when you have 100k subs. It's very rare for me to find an authentic dish cause when I search for pasta recipe , all i get is a mac and cheese recipe and all these fatty pasta recipes. Seriously people like you brought me to know more about Italian cuisine and recipes. Feeling very grateful for your recipes. Thank you so much.

[@MrChrilify]

Doesn't get much simpler than this. Never the less, this is brillant. Soulfood from childhood at its best!

[@jameswatt1816]

Vincenzo …I appreciate your videos. I’ve learned great deal from you. And this recipe I made for the second time tonight. I now buy great tomatoes and pasta. They are worth the price. (Always had great olive oil and I grow my own herbs). I’ve been making Linguini and Vongole for many decades (the wrong way). And learning to add water to the garlic and oil is terrific. I could go on but instead THANK You…hehe..PS…I know a secrets New York American Pasta sauce. I grew up there (now 77) and learned from some first and second generations why they added this one ingredient (not pure Italian but you’d like it)

[@CIST3]

The last thing I saw last night was this video and I determined to get good-quality spaghetti, tomatoes, and fresh herbs. As soon as I got home, I made my pasta and sauce. You were very right about how quickly it all comes together. I'm Hispanic and my grandmother always added onions to her sauce. I made it like you today and I noticed such a difference in the flavor of the tomatoes. Mama Mia! The tomatoes stepped forward and took a bow. It was simple and delicious.🤣😂Thank you and I think I am not turning a little snobby because of all you've taught me. I now, pay attention to every ingredient and the color of the pasta and the temperature at which it is dried, etc....

[@AngelMenendezFitness]

It's so amazing this is one of my go to pasta dishes. And I'm so proud the way I do it is exactly how you do but only without basil.

[@MiniatureMasterClass]

Thank you Vincenzo. Your instructions are so easy to follow and make delicious Italian food!!

[@jimmyr1888]

Literally started making it as I was watching, and it did not disappoint! So good…

[@NIKOLAP7]

Simplicity, love and passion makes great pasta. I love your channel Vinzenco, keep going!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much for your support my friend! Stay tuned, more delicious plates are coming! 👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@gabrielkaplowitz596]

Beautiful, absolutely beautiful! The same way my mom would make it! Always with fresh ingredients! And always with high-quality pasta! It was always my favorite dish when I was a child!

[@pointdexter5215]

I got a pasta extrusion machine for Christmas, and it makes pasta in 10-20 minutes with just fresh semolina flour and water, and you can add an egg as well for egg pasta. It's so nice to have fresh pasta ready this quickly, and then combine them with sauces inspired by you.

[@rowbags3017]

Thanks for posting this. I made it today and it was absolutely fantastic - so much better and more affordable than ready-made sauce. 👍

[@chatgirlai]

Going to make it. Great video. Put together so well with the music and great instructions. I love that you tell us the why of what you do and how you do it.

[@rhodamabbott8101]

Thank you for sharing, always love your beautiful food!

[@johnthompson6059]

These vids are just brilliant, nice one Vince👍🏼🍝🇮🇹

[@mandroid51]

Simplicity at its best. Of course I’m going to make it Vincenzo 🍝 Grazie!

[@Sowbert]

Thank you so much for this recipe Vincenzo. I can’t believe something so easy can be so good . I’ve made it twice now and absolutely love it ❤

[@cjshprd]

I just discovered your channel. Thank you so much for this recipe.We made it the other night and it is the best marinara sauce I've had My family loved it. .I will never buy sauce again. It will be made again when my oregano and basil are growing in my garden so I can use them fresh. I could only use dried herbs this time. I love how simple it was.

[@Meddred]

Wow this is simplicity at it's best , bravo Vincenzo thank you 👌

[@stephanmoller1323]

Very simple sauce, very basic and absolutely delicious! When my son asks me to do, I have to add some chopped dried tomatoes and some chopped dried chilis to give it a little more "spice". 🤔 Whatever, it's never the wrong time for this dish... 👏🙂👍

[@Imru_gamer]

Great job chef. This is super easy and simple. love and respect sir. 🙏🙏💜💜🇮🇹🇮🇹💜💜

[@GRTVO]

So simple but looks so delicious. I will cook this soon. Thank you for a lovely recipe.

[@texnb4]

As always, what a splendid and heartfelt presentation. I especially loved the slow motion shot pouring the crushed tomatoes into the pan with accompanying elevator music! Fantastic!

[@user-nb4cg2ge1l]

Thank you for your marinara sauce recipe just love love Italian food

[@luisenriquelennon4069]

I just made it ❤ enjoying a delicious and easy plate , didn't know with such short ingredients we can make an amazing sauce

[@anug8643]

Simple and very comforting👍🏽

[@nadialaribi]

It looks so easy to make and delicious to eat. I will make it tomorrow...Grazie❤

[@user-so3ig8ve5k]

Amazing recipe, as always!

[@stephenburns3678]

Will make it. Thank you

[@GaleForceKaif]

Sometimes the simplest food is the best. I started making my own marinara sauce last year, and you're right, I haven't bought it from a bottle since. But next time I make it, I'll try your recipe!

[@thehappyhomeless]

Tried this recipe today! Came out delicious! Thanks Vincenzo!

[@paulthescandinavian4992]

Grazie Vincenzo, this comes aptly and in time, I was a long time ago when I had this , I will make it tomorrow evening again,

[@danielalcaraz575]

Looks incredible Vincenzo, I have to try this IMMEDIATELY!

[@michaellevy1034]

Grazie Vincenzo.Great as usual

[@Rallesaurus]

Made this today - unbelievably easy, simple and tasty! I could taste every simple ingredient, and they compliment each other perfectly. A perfect base for so many recipes! I just love it!

[@vincenzosplate]

Keeping it simple often brings out the best flavors. It's great to know that it worked well for you as a base for other recipes too! Happy cooking!

[@user-kx6qw2nd8v]

Italian cooking always uses the KISS principle which allows the ingredients to shine - exquisite! 👏

[@ratmforthewin]

You always make amazing recipies, Vincenzo! I am definitely gonna try this at home. Also, you keep saying "avoid the garlic to burn", but what you're looking for is "prevent the garlic from burning" :)

[@thereallozza]

Oh my goshhh this is making me feel so hungry! Absolute perfection!

[@themattschulz3984]

This is probably my gold standard for tomato sauces from now on ... made this for me and a friend, dang ... so few ingredients, so much delicious. Thank you for sharingf

[@texasstadium]

Vincenzo, the #1 go-to for real Italian recipes.

[@alanho4471]

Another triumph Vincenzo! Teaching a young guy like me to cook so well!

[@akzester]

This is the recipe I'm looking for to clear out my pantry. Thank you so much for giving me tips and guide on how to make this for my off-day lunch. I'm gonna try to learn how to cook more authentic Italian food since I've never tasted one in my life. Wish you all the best in life. 😊

[@vincenzosplate]

Most welcome 😊 I hope you enjoy Marinara sauce as much as I did! 👨‍🍳🍅

[@khadijamcdepena]

Thank you Thank you👏👏👏👏for the recipe☺️☺️Hello from NJ, USA🤗🤗🤗

[@joshuacaulfield]

Hey there, came over from Uncle Rodger’s. Great video, I love the simplicity and focus on flavor here. Thanks

[@adampoleszczuk1458]

I'm so happy you cooked authentic recipe..but thanks for ideas what to add 😄

[@JohnnyC10071959]

I have made this sauce, but I continue to make my more complicated version. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@andreyswiesciak-maddox7242]

Vincenzo: 50% food + 50% love. Both great!

[@user-hm8kb5ib1z]

Vincenzo, "Your marinara sauce was amazing, I felt like I was in grandma's and your kitchen! The aroma, texture and flavors bursting! I enjoyed it with and without parmigiano reggiano cheese sprinkled on top. I didn't measure anything! Just added! Thank you Chef V!

[@ozvena1]

I cooked this tonight. wife and son enjoyed this great simple recipe

[@Natalie-health-wellness]

These are the dishes I live for … yum 😋

[@Boobalopbop]

Such a great recipe… My daughters love it! I had to make it twice this week! Delicioso!

[@chamoovanspurs3796]

I will be making this soon Vincenzo! Been making the spicy pasta sauce for ages now

[@joanreynolds955]

I have San Marzano tomatoes growing in my back yard. The sauce from these fresh tomatoes is delicious beyond description. I will be using your recipe, and that will make that sauce even better.

[@alexbennettbenefit366]

Love the video vincenzo love your content your a amazing KZbinr I love watching your videos they are the greatest and the best and the coolest the marinara sauce looks very yummy and delicious I am so going to make it 😋

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much for the love and support my friend! 😊👨‍🍳

[@henriksonnichsen2497]

Thanks, I will try it today

[@richardmorrow8048]

Made this last night for our tea and the tomato sauce with the flavours of the olive oil, tomatoes, and herbs was exceptional. I just couldn't stop having more. If you get the seasoning right-salt for the tomatoes then the dish is slightly sweet and flavourful and, with a good amount of cracked black pepper. We had some grilled Lamb loin chops with ours and it was Bellissimo 👌Thank you again for a fine recipe Vincenzo, I'm away now to clean my cooker from all the tomato splash's 🙂

[@Metalterian]

I tried this recipe from your website. The way how u described every single step, just spot on! I recommend make your own peeled tomatoes from fresh ones, because usually cans in supermarkets contains only 60%. Simple and fast dish, my kids loved it!! I am glad that people like u still exist, I love your recipes, keep up the good work mate! Cheers from Czech Republic

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you for trying the recipe and your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Making your own peeled tomatoes is a great idea. Cheers from Italy to the Czech Republic! Grazie!

[@HikeAroundandFindOut]

Will have to try this. I made the other version with the blended soffrito and whole peeled tomatoes 🍅 and it was delicious 😋.

[@luke211286]

I haven't tried marinara pasta when I visited Naples last month, but the pizza topping was epic. For a long time I thought a pizza without cheese was bland and boring, but god was I wrong. Right now, it's my favorite pizza flavor.

[@vincenzosplate]

I’m sorry but Marinara pasta doesn’t exixst in Italy, but the Marinara pizza is real and it is delicious, super simple pizza!

[@luke211286]

@@vincenzosplate I thought so. Your recipe was more like pasta al pomodoro with added oregano 😅

[@Claudio.forte.t]

Grazie per il trucco dell'acqua con l'aglio, non lo conoscevo. A real game changer.

[@danayars4607]

Vincenzo my man. I have made many of your recipes and have enjoyed every single one. Thank you. San Marzano tomatoes are my new favorite.

[@vincenzosplate]

Messages like this one fill me with joy my friend! 😊 I hope you enjoy Marinara sauce as much as you've enjoyed my other recipes! Happy cooking 👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@TAInsiderTony]

Bravo Vincenzo another great recipe & video and vegan friendly which is always appreciated.

[@Simply_Helen]

Made it tonight. ❤ So delicious and the hubz loved it. I used Rao's fettuccine because they didn't have spaghetti. The package said bronze and 100% semolina. I used the same brand tomatoes. Had to use dried basil because there was no fresh. Fresh oregano. Accidentally burned the garlic once and started over, lol. I cut the breast from my leftover rotisserie chicken from last night and sliced it into little medallions. Then I put the pasta in the sauce and twisted it as I picked it up so it piled nice in the plate. Propped up a few chicken breast medallions on the side of the pasta and then sprinkled the shredded parmesan on the pasta and a little around the plate. Chef's kiss 💋

[@opwave79]

I’ve been over-thinking marinara all this time! Okay now that I’ve learned how to to make it right I’m adding this to my weeknight pasta rotation.

[@joannparker1977]

Thank you for this authentic spaghetti. I’m all about the real deal.

[@Bosmer1701]

I love watching your channel and learning new things.

[@vincenzosplate]

Happy to hear that you find my videos informative ❤ Stay tuned, more delicious plates are coming!😊

[@willemnanning2832]

What a beautiful, honest sauce. I'll definitely will give this a try.

[@vincenzosplate]

Simple but delicious, just how I like my recipes! Happy cooking my friend 👨‍🍳🇮🇹

[@donna7873]

Vincenzo, I love your channel. Next time please make the marinara with the seafood. Thanks so much ❤

[@vincenzosplate]

Hey, I appreciate your words! Thank you a lot 🙏🏻 You can find my Seafood Pasta Marinara recipe on my website and YT channel 😍 you will love it!

[@marcohermans3207]

Excellent. When I see your new videos I know what I'll eat tomorrow ! Thanks again !

[@vincenzosplate]

Do let me know how it turns out. Happy cooking!

[@marcohermans3207]

@@vincenzosplate , it was G R E A T. So simple, so much taste. I learn a lot from you, thanks!

[@id77999]

Can’t wait to make it!! I AM ON IT ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@swordofmanticore1253]

I had to eat this in Sicily to learn how to cook this in Canada, BTW, The best pasta dish I ever had with this sauce was in Sicily. I couldn't get over how delicious it was. So many years of making it wrong. I cant get fresh oregano. but I can get dried Sicilian oregano, canned tomatoes and pasta from Italy from the store I shop at. This video is almost how I make this sauce. Thank you sir.

[@atherstone55]

Just a few ingredients and it looks delicious. I’ll definitely be making that one night this week

[@willwaag]

I can't wait to try this simple recipe!

[@vincenzosplate]

It's so good! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 😊

[@metcruza5536]

OK semplice ma fantastico e gustoso. Un altro bel video di Vincenzo. Pasta semplice come questa, pesto fresco e aglio, olio e peperoncino sono saporiti e veloci da preparare. Vincenzo ben fatto

[@JCBerner]

Simplicity at it's best! BRAVO

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more delicious recipes!

[@rivercrossing5152]

@@vincenzosplate Might you show us how to make orecchiette with sausage and broccoli rabe?

[@scotthockenberry3085]

This sauce is beautiful

[@tangoangel2782]

Just made it! Omg, so good!

[@vincenzosplate]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. I hope you'll continue to recreate my recipes too!

[@tangoangel2782]

@@vincenzosplate i’ve done most of the vegetarian ones, all good :) lemon pasta is my favourite

[@Fetrovsky]

I love your t-shirt! It's great!

[@bobbicatton]

Simply delicious👍 Amazing what can be done with a few quality ingredients😊

[@vincenzosplate]

Thank you so much! It's true, simple ingredients make the most delicious recipes! 👨‍🍳☺️

[@atides33]

Vincenzo, thanks for finally making this recipe! My family is Sicilian and we also make marinara, exactly as you made it, except we don't put any oregano. Thanks for pointing out all the wrong recipes on the internet that put onion, and loads of cheese, and cook it for an hour or more to hide the freshness of the simple ingredients.

[@DennisRegling]

Looks amazing

[@user-fd2od4df5i]

Looks Wonderfull🧑‍🍳🧑‍🍳

[@barbaraweiss3119]

That looks so delicious and easy to make. In my family (Italian American) we always served pasta with so much sauce and cheese, but I noticed it was not ever served that way in Italy.

[@vincenzosplate]

Exactly Barbara! In Italy we serve pasta in a different way than you’re used to do in America (or aboard).

[@radman3206]

A case of a land of plenty versus a land of frugality.

[@arielabril1981]

Thtats because italian american are not really italian,same way as irish ameriocan are not real irish.

[@Hondo0101]

Beautiful!

[@creatora123]

Simple and beautiful... Love it.

[@vincenzosplate]

Glad you like it! Let me know if you give this recipe a go! ☺️

[@edim108]

To me this is the deffinitive dish to test the quality of your tomatoes. I only ever make it during summer with my own garden tomatoes bc it beautifully showcases all the complexity of their flavor- from fruity sweetness, through sour all the way to meaty savory umami. I usually roast some of my tomatoes and garlic in the oven to get even more flavor out of them. I only use stuff I grow on my own for this and it's always PHENOMENAL!

[@vincenzosplate]

Thanks for sharing your way of making Marinara! It does turn out better during Summer time when the tomatoes are sweet and fresh, but you can make it work even in Winter!

[@annalee7403]

Simplicity is best 🙏💖

[@Raven9010th]

Mmmm! Basil and oregano! Two of my favourite herbs! I have four favourites. The other two are thyme and rosemary. I especially like oregano and basil because they are perfect on their own but are also so good when you combine them.

[@Gerisheng]

There you go, at the 10:15 moment..."the simplicity of a beautiful dish that makes everyone happy." For so long I suffered from the flaw of trying too hard. I added everything to every sauce, thinking I was being grand. But it just never really tasted right. When I whittled it down and started cooking with just the right, simple flavors, and boom! This recipe and your comments illustrate this perfectly! I'm going to use this recipe as a nice variation. Oh, and you are SO RIGHT about using a good pasta. Folks watching: don't be ashamed if you can't afford expensive imported pasta, but do buy the best pasta you can. Look for a powdery appearance to the surface of the dried noodles; that's a decent, if not perfect, indication.