The Sopranos Marinara Sauce Recipes

THE SOPRANOS' MARINARA SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat, pressing it occasionally with the back of a spoon, until golden (about 4 minutes).
• Add the tomatoes and salt to taste.
• Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thick (15-20 minutes, depending on the tomatoes).
• Stir in the basil leaves.
• Serve over hot cooked spaghetti or other pasta.
• Makes about 6 cups.

MANICOTTI

Steps:

• To make the crepes: in a large bowl, whisk together the ingredients until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Heat a 6 inch skillet over medium het.
• Brush the pan lightly with oil.
• Holding the pan in one hand, spoon in about 1/3 cup of the crepe batter and immediately rotate and tilt the pan to completely cover the bottom.
• Pour any excess batter back into the bowl.
• Cook the crepe for one minute, or until the edges turn brown and begin to lift away from the pan.
• With your fingers, flip the crepe over, and cook for 30 seconds more, or until spotted with brown on the other side.
• Slide the cooked crepe onto a plate.
• Cover with a piece of wax paper.
• Repeat with the remaining batter, stacking the crepes and separating each one with a piece of wax paper (The crepes can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to use).
• Turn the oven to 350.
• To make the filling: stir all the filling ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Then, to assemble: Spoon a thin layer of the marinara sauce into a 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
• Place about 1/4 cup of the filling lengthwise down the center of a crepe, roll it up, and place it seam side down in the dish.
• Continue with the remaining crepes and filling, placing them close together.
• Spoon on the remaining sauce.
• Sprinkle with the cheese.
• Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the manicotti are heated through.
• Serve hot.

ZITI AL FORNO (FROM THE SOPRANOS FAMILY COOKBOOK)

Steps:

• Put all the ziti in a large bowl.
• Toss ziti with 3 cups of the gravy and half of the grated cheese.
• Spoon half of the ziti into a casserole dish.
• Spread the ricotta over the top of the ziti.
• Sprinkle with the mozzarella and rest of grated cheese.
• Pour on 1 cup of sauce.
• Top with remaining ziti and rest of sauce (it will be almost overflowing) sprinkle with more grated cheese.
• Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes and then uncovered for 15 minutes.
• Let stand 15 minutes.
• Tell me immediately how it was!

MARINARA SAUCE (WW 2 POINTSPLUS)

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium heat in large skillet and cook the garlic, pressing it occasionally with the back of a spoon, until golden, about 4 minutes.
• Add the tomatoes and salt to taste. Simmer, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the tomatoes. Stir in the basil leaves.
• Serve over hot cooked spaghetti or other favorite pasta.