Marinara Sauce
Marinara Sauce is a tomato sauce made from tomatoes, herbs, and onions. It may also contain olives and capers. It can also include wine. Although its origins are Old World, marinara has become a staple of Italian-American cuisine. It is often used on pasta dishes. Here are some of the ingredients that make a great marinara sauce. And if you're not sure what to add, take a look at the ingredients below to see if they're right for you.
Ingredients
- Garlic crushed and chopped
- Fresh parsley leaves washed
- Cooking Marinara Sauce
- Fresh basil leaves wash and cut
- Canned whole tomatoes crushed with hands
- Fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta
- Pasta water
- Shrimps optional
- Chicken breast optional
- Grated cheese optional but preferred
Instructions
- Pour in the olive oil in a skillet or pan.
- Saute' the garlic when the pan is heated up.
- If using chicken, throw in the chicken when the garlic turns golden.
- Stir well.
- If using shrimps, add in the shrimps when the chicken cooks.
- Add the parsley and basil.
- Season the dish with fish sauce.
- Add the tomatoes.
- Lower the heat and let the dish simmer.
- Season the dish with fish sauce.
- Add the grated cheese. Stir well.
- Let it simmer under low heat for 5-10 minutes.
- Lastly, adjust the taste with salt and pepper.
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Notes
A good marinara sauce can be made at home with fresh ingredients. Simply saute the ingredients, season with herbs and spices, and simmer until the sauce is reduced by one cup. Then, you can freeze it in jars. Be sure to leave about an inch of headspace to allow the sauce to expand. So, you can make a delicious marinara sauce that everyone will love! And, it's great for pasta, too!