The Art of Crafting Homemade Italian Sauces

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At Mamma Mia's Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizzeria, we make our Italian sauces from scratch using time-tested family recipes. Here's how we create these rich, flavorful sauces that make Italian dishes truly special.

Classic Marinara Sauce

The foundation of Italian cooking starts with a perfect marinara sauce. The key is using the right ingredients:

• Ripe San Marzano tomatoes
• Fresh garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh basil
• Sea salt
• Black pepper

The Cooking Process

1. Heat olive oil and cook garlic until golden
2. Add crushed tomatoes and seasonings
3. Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes
4. Add fresh basil at the end

Alfredo Sauce Basics

Our creamy Alfredo sauce uses simple ingredients:

• Heavy cream
• Fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano
• Butter
• Fresh garlic
• Black pepper

The Right Technique

Making perfect Alfredo sauce requires attention to temperature and timing:

1. Melt butter and sauté garlic
2. Add cream and heat until bubbling
3. Lower heat and add cheese slowly
4. Stir constantly until smooth

Pesto Sauce

Fresh pesto brings bright flavors to any dish. Our ingredients include:

• Fresh basil leaves
• Pine nuts
• Garlic cloves
• Olive oil
• Parmigiano-Reggiano

Storage Tips

To keep your homemade sauces fresh:

• Store in airtight containers
• Keep marinara for up to 5 days
• Use Alfredo within 3 days
• Freeze pesto with a layer of olive oil

Try our authentic Italian sauces at Mamma Mia's Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizzeria. View our pasta menu to taste these homemade sauces. Ready to taste our authentic Italian sauces? Contact Mamma Mia's Trattoria & Brick Oven Pizzeria at 561-963-9565 to make a reservation.

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