All In The Sauce: Marinara

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If you’re searching “Amherst Restaurants” for a classic Italian dish, look no further than Pastamore. We offer fresh and authentic Italian dishes for every occasion. As you can probably guess, the number one requested Italian dish is pasta and Marinara. This red sauce is one we all know and love. But how did Marinara become the topping of choice for pasta dishes worldwide? We’re digging into the rich past of this simple sauce to find out!

 

The Sauce is Boss

This sauce is the boss for any pasta dish! Marinara sauce consists of tomatoes like San Marzano, garlic, salt, and in our case, onions. Add flavor and depth with extra spices like oregano, fresh basil, and black pepper. The diced tomatoes cook down with these spices to create a zesty, aromatic sauce when cooked vigorously. 

Depending on the ingredients, cooking time can vary. If you add red wine or cuts of meat to your Marinara, cooking time can take longer. Marinara is a simple sauce for your entire household to enjoy regardless of the added ingredients.

 

The Marinara History

According to this article, the word “marinara” originates from the Italian “seafaring” or “mariner-style”. The sauce gets its name because it was the preferred meal of Italy’s merchants during long seafaring expeditions. The sauce itself was used in the southern region of Italy, possibly Naples or Sicily. 

However, the tomato itself did not originate from Italy but was introduced by explorers of the New World in the 16th century. In the first instance in history, we see a classic tomato sauce appear in a cookbook in1692. In short, while the red sauce we’ve come to know and love may seem like an Italian classic, this sauce wouldn’t become a popular meal in Italy until the late 1700s.

 

Enjoy Mariana at Pastamore – Local Amherst Restaurants

There are tons of food options when searching “Amherst Restaurants”, but there’s nothing like a good Marinara sauce. Come and taste the Italian tradition at Pastamore! We offer authentic Italian food that is made with care for every occasion, specializing in Marinara, pesto, bolognese, and more, with your choice of pasta.

 

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