A social media chef has shared a quick and easy pasta sauce recipe that tastes “100 times better” than any store-bought version – and it only requires two ingredients.
It’s World Pasta Day! Since 1998, food enthusiasts across the globe have marked the occasion with a warming, satisfying pasta dish.
However, this beloved Italian classic wouldn’t be nearly as cherished without the ideal pasta sauce.
Whilst numerous home cooks choose a shop-bought jar, a renowned social media chef insists that her homemade five-ingredient pasta sauce recipe surpasses anything available in the supermarket – and it requires just two minutes to prepare.
Melissa, a chef from Simply Whisked boasting more than 23,000 Instagram followers, revealed: “If I had to claim one meal as my go-to dinner recipe, this two-minute marinara sauce would be it.”
“Whenever I’ve failed to prep a recipe for dinner, or forgotten to take something out of the freezer for the night, I almost always make this. It’s been a life saver and a belly filler for many years.”
But what exactly is marinara sauce?
Marinara sauce is a delectable tomato-based sauce enhanced with herbs such as basil, garlic and parsley that pairs beautifully with numerous dishes.
This wallet-friendly sauce is straightforward to create, Melissa continued: “I’ve nailed down an actual recipe for making this simple marinara sauce, and it turns out perfect every single time – as opposed to the overly garlicky accidents I used to make.
“It goes like this: one can of tomatoes + two garlic cloves + two teaspoons dried basil + one teaspoon dried parsley = miracle marinara sauce. A pinch of salt is optional, but since we’ve been dairy free, we usually opt for the extra salt because without the added cheese we like a little extra flavour-enhancer.
“I’ve even started using pre-minced garlic, and you should do the same. It will save you about five minutes, which could be the difference between you actually making the recipe instead of choosing to order takeaway.”
Ingredients:
- One tablespoon of olive oil
- One teaspoon of minced garlic (Two cloves)
- One 28- ounce cans of crushed tomatoes (Or 10 -12 plum tomatoes)
- Two teaspoons dried basil
- One teaspoon dried parsley
Method:
According to Simply Whisk, to whip up this pasta sauce in two minutes, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Once the garlic is fragrant, allow it to cook for about 30 seconds.
Then add the remaining ingredients, giving them a good stir to combine.
Cook the sauce until the tomatoes are heated through, then let it simmer until ready to use or remove from heat.
If you’re not planning to use the sauce straight away, transfer it to an airtight container and pop it in the fridge once it’s cool.