Garlic and Basil Marinara, a wholesome and preservative free Pasta Sauce right at home!
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Tomatoes are dirt cheap these days and that too “on the vine” ones which are more juicy as compared to the other varieties. I have to admit that I am neither a marinara fan nor a big béchamel fan either. I like to mix both the sauces and reach the middle flavors for my pasta. That béchamel is next on my list that I can store for sometime just like this one.
I am very happy with the results. It was smooth and silky. It was lighter in texture as compared to the store bought ones. Also, I got to play with the ingredients as per my family’s taste. I wanted to add some red chili flakes but didn’t since my girls are going to consume most of it and then I can always add those on the top.
Here is my take on the home made marinara !
The best part is that you can spice this sauce up as per your taste. Another great way to use this sauce is as Pizza sauce. A simple sauce with clean and direct flavors!
Very interesting method to heat it twice. I had no idea that sauce would keep that long in the fridge. I always freeze my tomato sauce. Learnt something new 🙂
Afra, it wasn’t more than 3 cups. So my guess is it will finish before getting spoiled!
Yummy, chilli flakes for me too, pls 🙂
Yay :)). More chilli to it! Amen 🙂
I love it with the chilli flakes in but have to do that separately too. Too many varying tastes. This looks great.x
Thanks momus 🙂
Nice! A really useful sauce recipe, thank you xx
You are welcome 🙂
Gorgeous.
Thanks Pavithra :). How are you? Haven’t seen posting from you lately! Oh wait, is it my reader acting up again?
It’s not your reader, it’s me:)
Your marinara looks really yummy! I’m sure your girls have really liked it!
They did :).
Oh yum! I make this too! Without the sugar of course! Instead I use a few cherry tomatoes for sweetness. Waiting to see your bechamel.. I don’t have a clue what goes in that! 🙂
Me neither Priya ;).
It’s a white sauce and seems like it is “authentically” called béchamel!
Have to give a serious thought. Don’t want to make it too great or too much refined flour! So might come up with totally weird ;). Lol
This looks fantastic, Sonal! I’ll gladly add red pepper flakes to mine! I can’t wait to see your take on bechamel! *hugs*
Can’t wait to see my take on Becahmel either Patty ;).. Lol
😛
Other than the oil, I can eat everything on the ingredients list. 🙂
:))). You may skip the oil and cook everything in slow cooker! And yes the feta can be whipped as a summer salad!
Mmm! Looks and sounds so good!
Thanks 🙂
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Delicious Sonal…fresh, ripe tomatoes really make the sauce. It sounds classically delicious 🙂
Nancy, such a simple and versatile sauce. I actually thought of using it as a soup base. Do I sound crazy;) ?
Not at all my friend!
I need to make some tomato are cheap… Thank you Sonal 🙂
Sure:) a great way to use up tomatoes!
I will try it soon 🙂
Looks easy and delicious too.. 🙂
Super easy 🙂
Looks yum, Sonal! Also, we’re back so will make a plan soon!
Look forward to it Aditi :).
Super easy 🙂