Silky Smooth Marinara

I feel like sometimes I start out my blog posts with, “My new favorite” or “My love affair with xxx continues…” And both are true! I guess that’s why I’ve been with Pampered Chef 21 years… because I love the products and even more so, the mission: Enriching lives one meal and one memory at a time.

The latest addition to our line up, the Deluxe Cooking Blender (available September 1st) has been so much fun to use! I’ve made peanut butter, hummus, roasted red pepper & walnut dip, strawberry jelly, butternut squash soup, pesto, veggie burgers… I could go on and on!

Last week I made a hidden veggie marinara and knew I wanted to recreate Rao’s Marinara Sauce! (And vodka sauce and aribiatta are also on the list to make so stay tuned!)

This sauce turned out amazing and incredibly silky smooth! Everyone loved it and they were licking their plates. I was concerned that some might miss the chunkiness of traditional sauce but no one did. My favorite part? Put everything in the blender, select SAUCE and push start!

We served it with Protein Meatballs and roasted spaghetti squash and this Brazillian Cheese Bread!

Silky Smooth Marinara
Makes 8 cups

2 28oz cans San Marzano plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 ounces pancetta
1/2 small white onion
2 garlic cloves, peeled
salt
6 basil leaves
pinch of oregano
pepper

1. Place the tomatoes, olive oil, pancetta, onion, garlic and salt in the Deluxe Cooking Blender. Place the lid on top and lock into place. Turn the wheel to select the Sauce setting and push start.
2. When the cycle is complete, carefully remove the lid and add the basil, oregano and pepper. Pulse for 30 seconds to combine.

Enjoy!

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