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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Saifsiraj Sirajdin
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I made it for my family last night and they loved it! It's the perfect sauce for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it tastes delicious. I'll definitely be making th
Afak Raj
[email protected]This is my new favorite marinara sauce recipe! It's so flavorful and delicious. I love the way the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs blend together. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread. I'll definitely be making this sauce a
Sarbali said
[email protected]This sauce is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the way the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs come together. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and agai
Misti Moni
[email protected]I made this sauce for my family last night and they loved it! It's the perfect sauce for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it tastes delicious. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.
RᎯᎫU KHAN
[email protected]This is the best marinara sauce I've ever had! It's so rich and flavorful. I love the way the tomatoes and herbs blend together. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and again
AbdulWakeel Abdirahman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of marinara sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I love the way the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs come together. It's the perfect sauce for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Yando Siyanda
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I made it for a party last weekend and everyone raved about it. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and again.
LeeAnn Cooper
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I made it for my family last night and they loved it! It's the perfect sauce for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it tastes delicious. I'll definitely be making th
Faizan Raza
[email protected]This is my new favorite marinara sauce recipe! It's so flavorful and delicious. I love the way the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs blend together. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread. I'll definitely be making this sauce a
Calvin Jumah
[email protected]This sauce is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the way the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs come together. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and agai
Nasruu Manzaa
[email protected]I made this sauce for my family last night and they loved it! It's the perfect sauce for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it tastes delicious. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.
Latoya Lawrence
[email protected]This is the best marinara sauce I've ever had! It's so rich and flavorful. I love the way the tomatoes and herbs blend together. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and again
Mumbejji Shamirah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of marinara sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious. I love the way the tomatoes, garlic, and herbs come together. It's the perfect sauce for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Milton Castellanos
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! I made it for a party last weekend and everyone raved about it. It's so easy to make and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and again.
Janas Khan
[email protected]I've been making this marinara sauce for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread. I love the fresh, flavorful taste of the tomatoes. It's a great way to use up leftover tomatoes from my garden.
Raheel mian (Mian sab)
[email protected]I made this sauce last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. It's the perfect sauce for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it tastes like it's been simmering all day.
Nouman Raj
[email protected]This is my go-to marinara sauce recipe. It's so simple and quick to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can control the ingredients and make it as spicy or mild as I want. It's also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.
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[email protected]I've made this sauce several times and it's always a hit. My family loves it! It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I usually serve it over pasta, but I've also used it on pizza and chicken parmesan. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Carlissa Harrison
[email protected]This marinara sauce is a staple in my kitchen. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the fresh flavor of the tomatoes and the herbs. It's the perfect sauce for pasta, pizza, or even just dipping bread.