This classic Salsa Alla Marinara is a simple yet flavorful tomato sauce that captures the essence of Italian home cooking. Made with fresh tomatoes, fragrant garlic, parsley, and basil, it offers a bright, herbaceous taste with a smooth, rich texture. The addition of red pepper flakes adds a subtle warmth, balancing the natural acidity of the tomatoes. Perfectly versatile, this sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, pizza, or as a dip for crusty bread. It’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, bringing a touch of Mediterranean charm to any meal. Quick to prepare and easy to make, itâÂÂs a reliable recipe that highlights the freshness of seasonal ingredients.
Salsa Alla Marinara
Description
This classic Salsa Alla Marinara is a simple yet flavorful tomato sauce that captures the essence of Italian home cooking. Made with fresh tomatoes, fragrant garlic, parsley, and basil, it offers a bright, herbaceous taste with a smooth, rich texture. The addition of red pepper flakes adds a subtle warmth, balancing the natural acidity of the tomatoes. Perfectly versatile, this sauce pairs beautifully with pasta, pizza, or as a dip for crusty bread. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, bringing a touch of Mediterranean charm to any meal. Quick to prepare and easy to make, itâÂÂs a reliable recipe that highlights the freshness of seasonal ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and slightly crush the garlic clove.
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In a heavy saucepan, combine the garlic, parsley sprigs, basil leaves, oregano (if using), red pepper flakes, olive oil, and tomato paste.
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Add the peeled and seeded fresh tomatoes (or drained canned tomatoes) to the saucepan.
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Bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Discard the parsley sprigs and garlic clove from the sauce.
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Pour the finished marinara sauce over freshly cooked pasta or serve as a dip.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 37.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 4.2mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.2g3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
- Sugars 0.2g
- Protein 1.6g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
The sauce can be prepared in large batches and frozen for later use.
This recipe is based on a method from Italian cooking teacher Anna Teresa Callen.
The sauce dresses approximately 1 pound of spaghetti or linguine.
For a smoother texture, blend the sauce after simmering using an immersion blender.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness.
