Instant Creamy Marinara Sauce (Print View)

Luscious tomato sauce with creamy texture, ready in minutes using simple pantry ingredients.

# Components:

→ Sauce Base

01 - 2 cups tomato sauce (plain, unsalted if possible)

→ Dairy

02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Seasoning

03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
05 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Additions

06 - 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for extra creaminess)
07 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano)

# Directions:

01 - In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato sauce, butter, and garlic powder.
02 - Stir until the butter melts completely and the sauce begins to simmer, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Add salt and black pepper; stir well to incorporate.
04 - For a richer sauce, stir in heavy cream and dried Italian herbs if desired.
05 - Simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
06 - Taste, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve hot over pasta, as a dipping sauce, or as a pizza base.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The butter transforms ordinary canned tomato sauce into something that tastes like it simmered for hours
  • You probably have every single ingredient in your kitchen right now
02 -
  • Do not let the sauce come to a rolling boil. Gentle simmering keeps the texture smooth and prevents the butter from separating.
  • Some tomato sauce brands are already seasoned. Taste yours before adding salt or you will end up with something inedible.
03 -
  • Use a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula to scrape the bottom of the pan while stirring
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon of water or pasta cooking water to loosen it
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