Pizza/ Pasta Marinara Sauce

                                      

This is a delicious, lip smacking recipe of Marinara Sauce. Marinara Sauce can be used in pastas, pizzas, lasagnas and all the recipes that call for marinara sauce. It is a tomato based red sauce which has a sweet, spicy and tangy taste. Slow cooked tomatoes provide a heavenly taste that one can't resist. Dried herbs enhance the flavors of the sauce and takes us to Italy with it's first bite. Patience is the key to get amazing results and a trip to Italy!

I've tried this recipe many times for Pastas and Pizzas and it turns out amazing all the time. It's great for storing as well. Just put it in a well sterilized glass container (preferably a jar) and refrigerate it for next use. You can also refrigerate it to store it for longer. Trust me you'll want to once you try it. 

The consistency can be adjusted according to its use. For Pastas you'll want a thinner sauce as compared to that for pizzas or lasagnas. The onion provides flavor and gives it a caramelized sweet flavor. The garlic is the showstopper here, the amount of garlic determines the depth of the flavor of the sauce. Last but not the least, the tomatoes. They are the main ingredient to hold all the complimenting flavors. Ripe red sweet tomatoes are preferred for any Tomato based sauce. But if not available at hand the sugar and Kashmiri Red Chillies are there for the job.

It is a combination of sweet, tangy, spicy and savory flavors that you wouldn't want to stop having. This recipe is very close to the classic recipe of Italy, but as everyone knows home cooking cannot be generalized and everyone have their own tips and tricks.   

·         PREP TIME:15-20 minutes

 COOK TIME:   30-45 minutes

        SERVES: 2

        Level : Moderate

Cuisine : Italian

Course : Dips and Sauces

Recipe Notes

Reduce the sauce until there is very little water is left and on a low flame to ensure the tomatoes to be fully cooked and release it's flavor.

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·         Cuisine Veg

Ingredients For Pizza/Pasta Marinara Sauce Recipe

• 5 medium sized Tomatoes
• 1 Finely chopped onion 
• 8-9 Cloves of finely chopped Garlic
• 2-3 Kashmiri Red Chillies
• 2 Tbsps Tomato Ketchup
• 1 Tbsp Mixed Italian Herbs
• 5-6 Fresh Basil leaves (You can also use Tulsi leaves)
• 1 Tsp crushed black pepper
• 1 Tsp dry red chilli flakes
• 1 Tbsp Sugar
•  Salt as per taste
• 1 and 1/2 Tbsps Oil for cooking 

HOW TO MAKE PIZZA/PASTA MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE

• 1.Slit the tomatoes into 4 and boil them along with broken Kashmiri Red Chillies in water till the tomatoes get soft.
• 2.Scoop out the tomatoes and red chillies from the boiling water and add them to a blender and crush to chunky puree. Reserve the water in which the tomatoes were boiled.
• 3.In a deep pan add oil. When the oil is hot enough add your garlic and onions. Saute till the onions get translucent.
• 4.Add the prepared tomato puree in the pan along with salt and mix.
• 5.Let this simmer on low flame for about 10-15 minutes or till the sauce is reduced to half.
• 6.Add the tomato ketchup along with sugar and black pepper. Adjust the consistency of the sauce with the reserved tomato water. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
• 7.Add the dried Italian herbs along with the chilli flakes and fresh basil. Cook for 1 minute.
• 8.Taste your sauce for any adjustments. Voila! Your homemade Marinara Sauce is ready to be served with Pasta or Pizza of your choice.

Handmade Pasta made with Homemade Marinara Sauce