Marinara Sauce
Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Perfect Pairings
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By mzbitt_8300058
Shelton, CT
on May 28, 2012
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Absolutely delicious and easy
By jcorgidog_487128
Nolanville, TX
on March 27, 2012
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I made a couple of changes because I didn't have bay leaf on hand. I didn't have any basil either, which would have been my first alternate, so I tossed in about a tablespoon of herbs de province. Also a splash of red wine. Extra garlic, too. I was delighted with the flavor. Very different, and the hint of fennel from the HdP was a nice touch! Most importantly, my family loved it! (Served with gnocchi and turkey meatballs. Amazing!
By r5stang
on February 06, 2012
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Great Marinara recipe, Easy to prepare, I don't know why people by sauce in a jar or can. I leave out the celery, and add extra carrot for a little more sweetness.
By jlsslj
on January 16, 2012
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Simple, but perfect. I actually leave out the carrots and celery, and punch it up with extra garlic, and a just a dash of balsamic vinegar.
By angelina2066
Sacramento County
on January 15, 2012
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Very good. I have seen a lot of people make their marinara sauce with sugar. That is not my thing. I think this recipe is splendid!
By FoodzMiO2
on December 08, 2011
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Wonderful depth of flavor. I softened the mirapoix until it was almost mush - it thickened the tomatoes almost instantly, but kept all on low for an hour to meld everything. Best to keep to only 1 bay leaf - even if they are small, like mine are - so as not to overwhelm. I could see adding all kinds of other ingredients to this to get the flavor you are looking for.
By solomio
on November 17, 2011
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wonderful like everything giada does.
By ChezyLady
Marietta, GA
on October 26, 2011
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This is a good base marinara sauce, but it was bland. I added red pepper flakes, crushed basil & thyme, extra salt, and 4 cloves of garlic instead of only one. I did use San Marzano tomatoes. I did not have any celery, so that was omitted. I also added chicken broth to give it more depth in flavor .. I guess you could say I made this my own marinara .. it was delicious.
By ebping
on October 26, 2011
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Definitely easy. VERY bland. I added: parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, a little honey, a little white wine vinegar, a sprinkling of sugar........all to try and give it a little "life." I also added ground beef/Italian sausage mixture, which was pretty yummy!
Also, after the cooking time, I ran the sauce through the food processor to smooth it out.
I'll try it again, but, shouldn't it get 5 stars if it's awesome just the way it's written??
By lisa.watson1_81...
Sherwood, OR
on September 15, 2011
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I loved this sauce! I used it to cook down all the tomatoes from the garden. For not having all the usual herbs and spices found in Italian cooking, I found this recipe had a ton of flavor. The tomato itself was obviously the star, and the carrots and celery give it a nice sweetness. Everyone in my family, including all 3 of my children, cleaned their plates tonight. Thanks Giada!