Enhance your pasta dishes with homemade spaghetti seasoning, a blend of herbs and spices that takes your taste buds on a journey.
It's the best, easiest way to give your wilted herbs new life.
A little onion, a dash of Calabrian chili pepper- here are Giada's tips to take marinara from good to great! Let's face it - in a perfect world we'd make homemade pomodoro every night, but in reality, we reach for the jar of store-bought marinara quite often. While there are plenty of good sauces available at the grocery store, we find the need to sometimes amp up the flavor a bit. A bit of extra spice, herbs, cheese - there are all kinds of things you can do to make store-bought marinara sauce better.First step? Taste it! Each marinara sauce is unique, and depending on the brand or variety, you'll end up with with a wide range of flavors. Some are a little more sweet, some are more herbaceous, some might be a bit more acidic - in the end, it'll be your personal preference that defines what and how much extra love it needs, but worry not, - Giada gave us a general rule of thumb to take and jar of marinara from good to great. 1. Build flavor with garlic and onion. Fresh garlic and onion go a long way in a dish, especially marinara. Heat up 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan, and once it's hot, add 1/2 diced onion (a red, yellow or sweet onion will do), and either chopped or smashed garlic cloves. Cook them together until the onions are translucent, and then you can add in some of the marinara sauce and mix together. 2. Break out the parm rinds. A rind of Parmigiano Reggiano is one of our favorite ways to add flavor to sauces, soups and stews. Just a 1-2 inch simmered for 15 minutes with sauce adds such a rich, salty flavor. 3. Don't forget the basil. A few sprigs of basil adds that quintessential sweet Italian flavor we all know and love. Add a few sprigs when you add the parm rind, plus a bit of fresh torn or chopped basil at the end for garnish, too. 4. Kick it up with Calabrian chili paste. It's no secret Giada loves Calabrian chilies, and they pair extremely well with tomato sauce. The beauty of Calabrian chili paste is that while it does add a good amount of heat, it adds great flavor, too. Don't have it? Opt for a hearty sprinkle of red pepper flakes! 5. It's better with butter! Giada swears by adding a tablespoon of butter to her tomato sauce at the very end. Even a small amount of butter can completely change the texture of the sauce, making it more velvety and creamy!Buon Appetito!
Who wants to make an easy homemade pizza sauce? This pizza sauce is the best and can be used on pasta as well as pizza! It's made with fresh tomatoes and authentic Italian herbs and spices. You can bet this sauce is more healthy than the canned stuff at the grocery store! Try it tonight! #pizzasauce #homemadepizzasauce #vegan #authentic #pizza #healthy #homemade #dinner
The fun part about making compound butters is that there isn’t really a bad combination. We love to build ours with a mix of fresh herbs, citrus zests, and garlic and onions.
Vegan Spaghetti Sauce with Real Tomatoes is my favorite way to serve a quick and easy spaghetti dinner meal. We’re using Roma tomatoes along with pantry-friendly spices and ingredients - making this an affordable, plant-based dish.
This delicious chicken satay recipe is easy, authentic, and irresistible! Juicy, tender chicken skewers soaked in a flavorful marinade, cooked on the grill, and served with a rich and spicy peanut satay sauce.
This homemade romesco sauce is very easy to make, and it's packed with so much amazing flavor. The secret ingredient here is roasted garlic! This romesco sauce has the perfect balance of flavor and texture. Great with fish, chicken, vegetables, and so much more!
This homemade herb butter is versatile and easy to make. Plus, it's a fantastic way to preserve your fresh summer herbs to enjoy all year long!
Do you cook with Tarragon? If not you're missing out on one of the loveliest flavors ~ let's explore this under-used herb and some great tarragon recipes.
Nothing beats putting homemade tomato sauce on pasta, pizza, or even just a toasted baguette, store bought versions can’t even compare! This sauce is so easy to make with just a few simple herbs and ingredients, it can easily be modified to your liking for whatever flavors you want.
"Create zesty Cava Skhug sauce in minutes! Blend jalapenos, cilantro, garlic & spices for a bold, spicy condiment. Perfect for enhancing any dish."
Make this quick and easy basil sauce for fresh eating or freeze it for winter use.
Creamy basil sauce made with typical pesto ingredients (basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan) plus light cream. Try it over pasta, salmon, or chicken.
