Out of all the cuisines in the world, the one that I appreciate the most definitely comes from Italy. The flavors, texture, nutrition, culture, and above all, the history — Italian cuisine has it all.
Besides appreciation, I like to enjoy their dishes every now and then, and my mouth starts to water every time I smell some of those classics like pizza or spaghetti.
For me, the main ingredient that makes all these culinary masterpieces so tasteful is their sauce. Yet, the one that stands out is known as marinara sauce.
Besides being able to elevate almost every dish, it is also very easy to make!
Homemade Marinara
This simple marinara sauce will elevate almost every dish and make you feel like you are in a best Italian restaurant.
Ingredients
- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup finely diced onion
- ½ cup white wine
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 117Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 338mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g
Instructions
1. Blend the Tomatoes and Herbs: Combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
Blend until the mixture is smooth.
2. Sauté the Onions: Heat the onions in a skillet, use medium heat. Add the onions and cook for about 2 minutes, until they begin to soften.
3. Mix in the Tomato Blend and Wine: Pour the blended tomato mixture into the skillet, followed by a splash of white wine. Stir well to combine.
4. Simmer the Sauce: Let the sauce simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for around 30 minutes or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve this sauce with your favorite dish and enjoy it to the fullest!
There are not many other sauces that are this easy to make, but at the same time, yield such amazing results and make so many dishes flavorful.
Pasta dishes, pizza, lasagna, and many other culinary classics will be thankful to you if you enrich them with this amazing sauce.