How Do You Make Three Variations On A Classic Marinara Sauce?
A classic marinara is surprisingly easy to make and makes a delicious sauce for any type of pasta dish. It can also be “dressed up” quite easily with a few simple additions and forms the basis for any number of different, equally delicious sauces. Here are three variations to get you started; feel free to dream up your own. How to Make a Class Marinara Step 1 Peel and slice the garlic cloves. Saute the slices in the olive oil for a few minutes until golden. Step 2 Stir the tomato paste into the oil. Let cook, continuing to stir, for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes. Step 3 Sprinkle in the basil and oregano, along with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer over low heat for an hour or so, until thick. Re-season if necessary. How to Make the Variations Step 1 Make a vodka sauce by sauteing 2 oz. of dried pancetta and 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper along with the garlic. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 c. vodka, then add it to the tomato sauce and let simmer. Stir 1/4 cream into the sauce when it’s almos
