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Quinoa with Mom’s Marinara Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups Mom’s Marinara Sauce (recipe below)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving Size
This Quinoa with Mom’s Marinara Sauce recipe serves 4, making it perfect for a family dinner or meal prep.
Preparation Time
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time
Total Time: 20 minutes
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove any bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- While the quinoa is cooking, warm Mom’s Marinara Sauce in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the cooked quinoa among serving bowls and top each with a generous ladle of Mom’s Marinara Sauce.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately, and savor the heartwarming flavors of a family tradition.
Mom’s Marinara Sauce
There’s something special about Mom’s Marinara Sauce. It’s a recipe that has been passed down through generations, and it’s the secret ingredient that makes this dish unforgettable.
To make Mom’s Marinara Sauce, you’ll need:
- 2 cans (28 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Simply sauté the garlic in olive oil until fragrant, add the crushed tomatoes, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 30 minutes, and you’ll have Mom’s Marinara Sauce ready to go!
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