Marinara
(Marinara Sauce)
Marinara is a red sauce consisting of olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. Onions might sometimes get added to the combination of these ingredients, and marinara might be transformed into another sauce such as arrabbiata or puttanesca with the addition of different ingredients.
Due to its simplicity, marinara acts as a versatile base for many Italian dishes. It originated in Naples in southern Italy, its name derived from the Italian word for sailors (marinai). Some say it was named after the sailors because marinara's ingredients didn't spoil easily, and the sauce could be prepared quickly, in about the same time it took pasta to cook, so the two made a flavorful and cheap meal for sailors on their voyages.
By the early 1900s, marinara became a classic in the United States of America as well, due to a large number of Italian immigrants. Today, it is commonly served hot with pasta such as ziti, linguini, or spaghetti.
Part of
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Marinara Authentic recipe
This is the traditional recipe for marinara sauce, which is made with just tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, parsley, and salt. It gives the option of choosing between fresh tomatoes and passata, the choice of which will impact the cooking time — it will be longer if you opt for fresh tomatoes.
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