Sexy and simple fresh Marinara sauce recipe

Hey readers,

Let me start off by saying that being able to cook is a turn on, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Being able to throw a meal together from scratch is not only sexy but its rewarding once the meal is complete and serves as a great activity to set the tone for the rest of an evening. Something as simple as pasta can be a great way to bond with a date or a significant other and for that reason I will disclose to you my easy, yet seems-like-you’re-a-pro recipe for marinara sauce. Whether you’ve been cooking for years or if your culinary limits are scrambled eggs and toast, this recipe is a great way to turn something boring into something really fun.

Keep in mind that this recipe is intended for two people. Whatever is left over can be used the following evening or even later in the future. (Wait for my next post to see how to make an amazing pizza that will instantly make you want to sing “That’s Amore” as you’re eating)

What you will need.

3 and 1/2 lbs tomatoes

6 ounces tomato paste

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/4 cup red wine

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsely

1/4 cup fresh basil

1 and 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano

1/4 cup fresh cilantro

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1/2 cup finely chopped onion

3 tablespoons olive oil

2  teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon red chile pepper flakes

1 and 1/2 tablespoons seasoning blend (Italian or specialized)

2 tablespoons sugar

Baking Sheet

Parchement Paper

Mixing bowl

An oven and a stove (obviously)

*I try to use as many fresh and natural ingredients as possible but generic ingredients work just as well.

Step 1. 

Get a baking sheet and cover it with parchment paper. Cut the tomatoes in halves and place them face down on the parchment paper. I prefer this method over dropping the tomatoes in boiling water because there is more aroma in the air from baking which adds to the experience. Set the oven to 425 and wait for about 10-15 minutes after its preheated to put the tomatoes in.

Tomato halves before baking

Step 1.5

While the tomatoes are in the oven, dice the onions, garlic and finely chop all of the fresh herbs.

Step 2

Oil up a a pan with the specified amount of olive oil and dump all of the cut onions, garlic, and herbs into the pan once the oil is hot (it should start to sizzle once you drop the ingredients in)

Step 3

Make sure the tomato skins are beginning to crack and are getting wrinkly before you take them out. Carefully take out the baking sheet, and let it sit for about a minute or two. Quickly peel off the top layer of skin off of the tomatoes and discard the skins. These tomatoes will be HOT!! so use either a paper towel to quickly snag the skin off or thick rubber dish washing gloves. Crying from first degree burns in front of your date automatically negates any “sexy points” you may have accumulated thus far

Step 4

Mix the all of remaining ingredients in a bowl along with the now skinless tomatoes.

Step 5

Once the consistency looks like a sauce, go ahead and dump that sauce into a large pot, along with the onions, garlic and fresh herbs that have been slightly sauteed in the pan.

Step 6

Stir every 20 minutes. Wait for approximately an hour to an hour and half before serving.

Step 7

Make the pasta and top with newly made marinara sauce.  If you don’t know how to make pasta, well then I’m surprised you’ve even read this far into the post.

Enjoy your dinner date 🙂

-Mr Puffin