HOMEMADE MARINARA SAUCE

I have more than just homemade marinara sauce, there is also a recipe for fresh pesto. Check out these links below:

All My Favorite Italian Food Recipes

Homemade Italian Pasta Recipes

Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce Recipe

Authentic Bolognese Sauce Recipes

Homemade Spaghetti Recipes


The homemade marinara makes Italian dishes "pop" with fresh tomato flavor. This does NOT come from a can. Offering homemade pasta recipes, fresh tomato sauce recipe and many more for you to try.

MARINARA SAUCE RECIPE

3 TBS oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
3-1/2 cups (28 oz) plum tomatoes
1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp homemade garlic powder
1/4 tsp homemade onion powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp oregano

Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium. Add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and cook - stirring occasionally, until onions are transparent.

Add tomatoes, crushing them in your hand as you put them in. Add the juice from the can. Bring to a boil and add the remaining ingredients.

Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, for 2 hours. Stir occasionally. Makes 4 cups. This is a wonderful base for seafood sauce.

FRESH PESTO SAUCE RECIPE

1 large bunch parsley, chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 TBS butter, melted
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp pepper

Place in a blender, food processor or use a mortar and pestle and process until it becomes a smooth paste. Makes 3 cups.