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Perfect Marinara Sauce | Authentic Italian Marinara Sauce | Pasta Sauce | Dipping Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Dips, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 6 nos Tomato large
  • 1 nos Onion large, minced
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ cup Tomato paste
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper powder
  • 2 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 tsp Dried parsley
  • ¾ cup Water
  • ¼ tsp Chilli flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated (optional)

Method
 

  1. Score the tomatoes and blanch them by boiling in a covered pan for 5 mins and remove the skin.
  2. Also, remove the cores and transfer to a blending jar and blend.  If you prefer a smooth sauce, process until smooth.
  3. Into a sauce pan on medium heat, pour olive oil followed by finely minced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the raw smell disappears.
  4. Mix in tomato paste. Fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour the pureed tomatoes, salt, pepper, dried basil, oregano, parsley and combine.
  6. Add ½ - ¾ cup hot water and chili flakes to taste. Cover and simmer on low flame for 15 - 20 mins.
  7. Add 1 tsp or more sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Switch off the flame.
  8. Add ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (optional) and mix.
  9. Best ever Marinara sauce is ready to use on pasta, pizza or as a dip. Enjoy!!
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