Pasta Marinara
Courtesy of National Pasta Association
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 20 Min.
Prep Time: 10 Min.
Cook Time: 20 Min.
What you need:
* 1 lb. spaghetti or linguine, uncooked
* 2 (28 oz.) cans peeled plum tomatoes
* 3 tsp. olive or vegetable oil
* 5 tsp. finely minced garlic
* 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
* 2 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2/3 c. minced fresh parsley
* 2 (28 oz.) cans peeled plum tomatoes
* 3 tsp. olive or vegetable oil
* 5 tsp. finely minced garlic
* 2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste
* 2 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2/3 c. minced fresh parsley
What to do:
1. Prepare pasta according to pkg. directions; drain.
2. Puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil, and add the garlic. Saute the garlic, stirring it for 15 sec. (do not let it brown). Add the pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 20 min. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the parsley. Pour over pasta.
2. Puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor.
3. In a medium saucepan, heat the oil, and add the garlic. Saute the garlic, stirring it for 15 sec. (do not let it brown). Add the pureed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 20 min. Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the parsley. Pour over pasta.