Heirloom Tomato Marinara Sauce Recipe

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Since its emergence in the mid-16th century among seafaring families in Naples, Italy, marinara sauce —and the New World tomatoes that made it possible — has spread to every part of the globe. New tomato varieties have supplanted those used for it centuries ago, but you can share the spirit of olden times by making your own sauce with heirloom tomatoes. The wider an assortment the better.  Optionally, you could even give the sauce a nautical theme (it has maritime origins, after all) by adding shrimp or clams. All you really need, though, are fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and assorted seasonings.

Heirloom Tomato Marinara Sauce

A colander heaping full of heirloom tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic

  • Published on Dec 1, 2006
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