LIDIA'S BASIC MARINARA
Chef Lidia Bastianich's simple marinara sauce from her book "Lidia's Italy in America" puts the finishing touch on her Baked Gnocchi and Gnocchi with Marinara recipes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Italian Recipes
Yield Makes 4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place tomatoes and their juices in a large bowl. Using your hands, crush tomatoes, breaking them up into small pieces; set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic slices and cook until sizzling, about 1 1/2 minutes. Push garlic to one side of skillet and add red-pepper flakes; toast for 30 seconds. Stir garlic slices and continue to cook until lightly golden.
- Add tomatoes to skillet and stir to combine. Add hot water to rinse bowl containing tomatoes and add to skillet. Increase heat and stir in salt. Add basil sprigs to sauce, pressing down to completely cover.
- Bring to a boil. Cover, and immediately reduce heat to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking 5 minutes more. Remove basil from sauce and discard. Let sauce simmer until ready to serve with pasta.
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Asaah Richard
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've already made it twice this week.
zandgi ali
[email protected]This is the best marinara sauce I've ever had. It's so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Shwaeb Serwan
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect sauce for my homemade pizza.
Roja Mone
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I love the way it pairs with the pasta. It's the perfect comfort food.
Asad4 Sial4
[email protected]I love the fresh flavors of this sauce. It's the perfect sauce for a summer pasta dish.
Monirul Islam AT Nayanpur govt gps
[email protected]This is my favorite marinara sauce recipe. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.
Mahmoud Bader
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for a party or a potluck.
Just Why
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's so versatile, and I can use it for so many different dishes. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Jules European
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. It's perfect for a beginner cook like me.
Gulam Nazik
[email protected]This is the best marinara sauce I've ever tasted. It's so rich and flavorful, and it's perfect for any pasta dish.
Mubiru Nasuru
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of marinara sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
Q Williams
[email protected]I made this sauce for my family last night, and they loved it! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Darrell Henderson
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I love the fresh flavors of the tomatoes and basil. It's the perfect sauce for a summer pasta dish.
Purity Kawila
[email protected]I've been making this sauce for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for any Italian dish.
AH Rajput
[email protected]This is my go-to marinara sauce recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Bruce Nixon
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party I was hosting, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Fantasy Fatima
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice, and it's been a hit both times. My family loves it, and I'm sure I'll be making it for years to come.
Md Mullick
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious this sauce was. I've tried other marinara sauces before, but they were always too acidic or too bland. This sauce is the perfect balance of flavors.
jo ve samj lo
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this sauce without any problems. It turned out perfectly!
DL Blast Cross
[email protected]This is the best marinara sauce I've ever had! It's so flavorful and rich, and it's perfect for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread in. I'll definitely be making this again and again.