What to Serve with Ravioli: Best Sides and Sauces

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I still remember the first time I had ravioli that wasn’t from a package.  I was sitting in a tiny family-run restaurant in Florence, and the plate they put in front of me was a total game-changer. Picture it: pillowy pasta stuffed with ricotta and spinach, swimming in a butter sage sauce, topped with just […]

How To Thicken Marinara Sauce – The Best 10 Ways

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Did you buy a new brand of canned marinara sauce, only to realize it was too thin? Or did you try making it at home for the first time, and didn’t get the right consistency? Either way, here are some tips on how to thicken marinara sauce.

How to Freeze Tomato Purée: Easy Tips for Home Cooks

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Making a delicious homemade tomato sauce or pasta sauce is always a super fun Italian tradition to do with your family or even alone.  It can be a fun way to relax your mind and get the things that have been bothering you recently out of your head.  Why Tomato Puree Is a Great Base […]

14 Substitutes for Marinara Sauce [& a Recipe]

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There might come a time when you need some marinara sauce and don’t have any. If that happens, the question will be what do you have in the cabinet that can be used as a marinara substitute. In this article, I’m going to give you a list of things you can use in place of marinara sauce