Spaghetti Marinara
There's nothing quite like a good spaghetti dish, and marinara is one of the most popular. In this blog post, we're going to share the perfect recipe for spaghetti marinara, complete with instructions and variations. Not only that, but we're also going to share some fun facts about spaghetti marinara and its history. So whether you're looking for a delicious and easy recipe, or just want to learn some interesting trivia about this classic dish, read on!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Onion chopped
- 5 Celery stalks chopped
- 2 Carrots chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- 12 oz Tomato paste
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup fresh basil or 1 tsp dried
- 28 oz crushed Tomatoes
- Spaghetti cooked
Instructions
- Heat Olive oil over medium heat in a large pan.
- Add in onion, celery, carrots, and garlic.
- Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste, oregano, sugar, salt, pepper, bay leaves and basil.
- Cook for an additional 4 minutes, stirring.
- Reduce heat and stir in crushed tomatoes.
- Simmer sauce over low heat for 45 minutes.
- Remove and throw out bay leaves.
- Place half the sauce in a blender and blend smooth.
- Place the smooth sauce in a new pan and blend second half and add to first.
- Reheat mixture for an additional 10 minutes or while cooking the spaghetti.
- Top hot pasta with hot sauce and serve immediately.
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Notes
That's all there is to making a delicious spaghetti marinara! Be sure to experiment with the recipe and find your perfect ratio of ingredients. And don't forget to share your creation with us on social media using the hashtag #cookeatdelicious
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1424mgPotassium: 1524mgFiber: 7gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 4728IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg
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