Homemade Marinara & Italian Garlic Butter
Ingredients
Homemade Marinara
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes, drained
- 2 15 1/2 ounce cans diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tbsp. dried basil
- 1 tbsp. dried parsley
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh black pepper
Italian Garlic Butter
- 1/2 c. butter softened
- 1/2 tbsp. fresh minced garlic
- 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese grated
- 1 tsp. dried or fresh parsley
Instructions
Marinara Sauce
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Heat a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the olive oil, allowing it to warm for a minute, then add the garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant.
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Add the whole and diced tomatoes, and all seasonings, stirring to combine. Simmer the sauce for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, then season it with additional salt, pepper to taste.
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With an immersion blender, blend tomatoes to your desired consistency.
Italian Garlic Butter
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In a small mixing bowl, beat butter on high for several minutes using the paddle attachment.
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After 30-60 seconds, add in remaining ingredients & continue beating another several minutes.
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Transfer to an airtight container & store refrigerator (as you would with regular butter).
Recipe Notes
Italian Garlic Butter from Kleinworth & Co. - http://www.kleinworthco.com/2014/05/italian-garlic-butter.html/2
Adapted from Just A Taste