Is Marinara distinct from other tomato sauces?Are specific ingredients (besides tomatoes)required in marinara?!
Is Marinara distinct from other tomato sauces?Are specific ingredients (besides tomatoes)required in marinara?
I love marinara sauce, especially Emeril's homestyle marinara and prego marinara. What is is about marinara that makes it better than other tomato sauces?
Answers:
I hate Marinara sauce. I prefer a nice marriage of tangy yet sweet in a thick tomato sauce.
The difference between marinara and tomato sauce is this: Marinara is a quick sauce, seasoned only with garlic, pepper, and, if you like, basil or oregano. The pieces of tomato are left chunky, and the texture of the finished sauce is fairly loose. Tomato sauce, on the other hand, is a more complex affair, starting with puréed tomatoes and seasoned with carrot, celery, and bay leaf, and left to simmer until thickened and rich in flavor."