I would not say the jar sauce is shitty its just incomplete, good base to build on. I always start with the same base sauce, Ragu traditional, because its consistent and mild. I do sausage link, onions and garlic and olive oil, and add meat balls from the oven. I also rinse the jar with a couple tablespoons of water when I dump it in. Cook for 40 to 50 minutes. My mom, who never uses jar sauce, even likes it.
I think most Americans wouldn't like a real authentic Italian Marinara. It tastes like 99% tomatoes and scant hints of everything else. Store bought sauces have almost everything you can think of in there! One trick I use is if the sauce is going to have meat, I add a touch of powdered Wyler's Beef bouillon. If it's chicken, add chicken bouillon. Better than bouillon is great as well and they have a lot more flavors. This way you don't have to add salt but NOTE (!) Wyler's has MSG in it so be careful. Thank for the vid Chef :)
Ahh very interesting take, appreciate you sharing Mike. I’m all about the bouillons, it’s an underrated ingredient in my opinion. Thanks for adding to the convo!
I skip the sauce in the jar and make my own, with Hunts 1 small can of paste, 1 medium can of crushed tomatoes, and 1 large can of sauce. Add salt, pepper, oregano and parsley, that's all you need, it tastes great and it doesn't cost a fortune. Add onions and garlic if you like, whatever else you want, but either way, simple and delicious.
This is nornal, you need always put something more to market sauce Normally a few fresh cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil and parmazan is ok. If you will buy some better store sauce and fux it a little bit. Taste like home made
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I would not say the jar sauce is shitty its just incomplete, good base to build on. I always start with the same base sauce, Ragu traditional, because its consistent and mild. I do sausage link, onions and garlic and olive oil, and add meat balls from the oven. I also rinse the jar with a couple tablespoons of water when I dump it in. Cook for 40 to 50 minutes. My mom, who never uses jar sauce, even likes it.
Ohh I love how you add some sausage to it too, that's a fun variation. Appreciate you sharing!
I think most Americans wouldn't like a real authentic Italian Marinara. It tastes like 99% tomatoes and scant hints of everything else. Store bought sauces have almost everything you can think of in there! One trick I use is if the sauce is going to have meat, I add a touch of powdered Wyler's Beef bouillon. If it's chicken, add chicken bouillon. Better than bouillon is great as well and they have a lot more flavors. This way you don't have to add salt but NOTE (!) Wyler's has MSG in it so be careful. Thank for the vid Chef :)
Ahh very interesting take, appreciate you sharing Mike. I’m all about the bouillons, it’s an underrated ingredient in my opinion. Thanks for adding to the convo!
I skip the sauce in the jar and make my own, with Hunts 1 small can of paste, 1 medium can of crushed tomatoes, and 1 large can of sauce. Add salt, pepper, oregano and parsley, that's all you need, it tastes great and it doesn't cost a fortune. Add onions and garlic if you like, whatever else you want, but either way, simple and delicious.
I’m always down for a good homemade marinara 🤌 Sounds bomb!
This is nornal, you need always put something more to market sauce
Normally a few fresh cherry tomatoes, olive oil, basil and parmazan is ok.
If you will buy some better store sauce and fux it a little bit. Taste like home made
That’s what I’m talking about 🤌
Way to spruce up a “Mundane Marinara”
Ohhhh bam! Mundane Marinara has to be the winner. 🏆
how to fix store bought sauce = dont buy it. It doesnt take any time to make a decent tamatoe sauce.
Haha