Best 5 Mommas Marinara Sauce Recipes
**Indulge in Culinary Delights: Explore a Symphony of Marinara Sauces from Mamma's Kitchen**
Embark on a culinary journey to savor the essence of authentic Italian cooking with Mamma's tantalizing marinara sauces. Crafted with fresh, garden-picked tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and a touch of rustic charm, these sauces promise an explosion of flavors that will elevate any pasta dish to new heights. From the classic simplicity of the Traditional Marinara to the vibrant heat of the Spicy Arrabbiata, and the creamy indulgence of the Vodka Sauce, each recipe embodies Mamma's passion for creating culinary masterpieces. Prepare to be captivated by the rich textures, vibrant colors, and unforgettable tastes that await you in this delectable collection of marinara sauces.
MY MOTHER'S MARINARA SAUCE
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 32m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium skillet, over medium heat, add the olive oil. Stir in the onions, carrots, garlic slices, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt, to taste, and cook for about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and the canned tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon, and mix well. Cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring from time to time. Taste for seasoning, then stir in the basil leaves.
MY MOTHER'S MARINARA SAUCE
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Time 1h10m
Yield about 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, the garlic, red pepper flakes, and sugar and season with salt, to taste. Stir in the carrots and reseason with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes, and then add canned tomatoes. Use a wooden spoon to break up some of the whole tomatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, about 20 minutes. If at any point the veggies or the sauce is getting dry, add some water. Continue cooking another 10 minutes, and then taste for seasoning. The tomatoes should be fairly broken down and the flavors coming together. Cook an additional 10 minutes. The sauce cooks about as long as it takes to make the meatballs from start to finish, about 45 minutes. Stir in the basil leaves and season with Parmesan.
MAMA'S MARINARA SAUCE AND MEATBALLS
In culinary school, Rocco DiSpirito learned the term Mother Sauce, which refers to a sauce that is the base for other sauces. When he opened Rocco's and was developing the recipes for it, he and his cooks joked that marinara was "Mama Saucer" because it is an ingredient in many other dishes, and of course it's the mother of all sauces. It is also excellent on its own, especially with fresh pasta, which is more porous than dried pasta and therefore grabs the sauce and thickens it. I encourage you to make this in large quantities and keep it on hand in glass or plastic containers. It will keep in your refrigerator for weeks or your freezer for months. His mama is known better for these meatballs than she ever could have imagined. In Italy, meatballs, or polpette, are usually a lot smaller and, weird as it may seem, never eaten with pasta. They are served alone or in soup. In the United States, they became a lot bigger and are eaten alone, on heros, with spaghetti, and even on pizza. There are a lot of meatballs out there, folks, and I'm sure you have tasted your fair share, but I believe these are the best meatballs in the world. I can't, to this day, pinpoint what it is that makes them so phenomenal; I think it is largely the fact that you mix and roll them by hand. They are not dense like many meatballs, but they also don't fall apart in tomato sauce. It's not just my bias speaking here; everyone loves them. People who hate pork love them; people who never go near veal can't get enough. Vegetarians make exceptions for them. I encourage you to make these meatballs your own. Your kids will love something you make by hand, too.
Provided by By The Lake
Categories Meat
Time 3h
Yield 20 meatballs, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- MAMA'S MARINARA SAUCE.
- Cook the garlic and onion in the olive oil in a sauce pot over a medium-low flame, about 10 minutes or until garlic is tender and onions translucent, not brown (this is called "sweating" because it will draw out a lot of moisture and flavor).
- Add all the tomato products. Pour the chicken stock into one of the 28-ounce cans. Fill it the rest of the way with water and add that and the sugar to the pot. Stir and bring to a simmer. Taste and season with red pepper flakes and salt, and cover. Simmer the sauce for about 1 hour. The sauce should be fairly thin but not watery and very smooth. Uncover and simmer for 3 minutes. If it is too thin for your taste, add a little water if it seems thick.
- MAMA'S MEATBALLS.
- Place the chicken stock, onion, garlic, and parsley in a food processor and purée.
- In a large bowl, combine the puréed stock mix, meat, bread crumbs, eggs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, red pepper flakes, and salt. Combine with both hands until the mixture is distributed evenly. Do not overmix.
- Put a little olive oil on your hands and form the mixture into balls a little larger than golf balls. They should be about ¼ cup each, though if you prefer bigger or smaller, it will only affect the browning time.
- Pour about ½ inch of olive oil into a straight-sided, 10-inch-wide sauté pan and heat over a medium-high flame. Add the meatballs to the pan (working in batches, if necessary) and brown the meatballs well on all sides. This will take about 10 to 15 minutes.
- While the meatballs are browning, heat the marinara sauce in a stockpot over medium heat. Lift the meatballs out of the sauté pan with a slotted spoon and put them in the marinara sauce. Stir gently. Simmer for one hour.
- Serve with a little extra Parmigiano-Reggiano sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.8, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 124.2, Sodium 1096.6, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 14.5, Protein 26.4
MAMA'S MARINARA
Make and share this Mama's Marinara recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Nat Da Brat
Categories Vegetable
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the garlic and onion in the olive oil in a sauce pot over a medium-low flame, about 10 minutes or until garlic is tender and onions translucent, not brown (this is called"sweating" because it will draw out a lot of moisture and flavor).
- Add the chili flakes to taste.
- Add all the tomato products.
- Pour the chicken stock into one of the 28-oz cans.
- Fill it the rest of the way with water and add that and the sugar to the pot.
- Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Taste and season with salt and cover.
- Simmer the sauce for about 1 hour (the sauce should be fairly thin, but not watery and very smooth).
- Uncover and simmer for 3 minutes if it is too thin for your taste; add a little water if it seems thick.
CLASSIC MARINARA SAUCE
Homemade marinara is almost as fast and tastes immeasurably better than even the best supermarket sauce - and it's made with basic pantry ingredients. All the tricks to a bright red, lively-tasting sauce, made just as it is in the south of Italy (no butter, no onions) are in this recipe. Use a skillet instead of the usual saucepan: the water evaporates quickly, so the tomatoes are just cooked through as the sauce becomes thick. (Our colleagues over at Wirecutter have spent a lot of time testing skillets to find the best on the market. If you're looking to purchase one, check out their skillet guide.)
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories quick, condiments, dips and spreads, sauces and gravies
Time 25m
Yield 3 1/2 cups, enough for 1 pound of pasta
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour tomatoes into a large bowl and crush with your hands. Pour 1 cup water into can and slosh it around to get tomato juices. Reserve.
- In a large skillet (do not use a deep pot) over medium heat, heat the oil. When it is hot, add garlic.
- As soon as garlic is sizzling (do not let it brown), add the tomatoes, then the reserved tomato water. Add whole chile or red pepper flakes, oregano (if using) and salt. Stir.
- Place basil sprig, including stem, on the surface (like a flower). Let it wilt, then submerge in sauce. Simmer sauce until thickened and oil on surface is a deep orange, about 15 minutes. (If using oregano, taste sauce after 10 minutes of simmering, adding more salt and oregano as needed.) Discard basil and chile (if using).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 94, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 275 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
Tips:
- Use the freshest ingredients possible. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your sauce.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make marinara sauce, so feel free to add your own personal touch.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
- Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.
- Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta dish or use it as a dipping sauce for bread or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Marinara sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious marinara sauce that will be enjoyed by everyone.
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