Pizza Sauce Pasta Recipe | Homemade Pasta In Pizza Sauce

The decadent goodness of the marinara sauce slathered on a pizza baked away to glory is something that nobody can get enough of. Now, here we have a recipe that integrates pizza marinara sauce with pasta and gives you more reasons to create a large batch of this pizza pasta sauce that can be stored and used many a time and again. This easy pizza sauce pasta recipe is an instant, one-pot dish that will completely knock your socks off. 

This pizza sauce recipe’s roots can be traced to the South of Italy which is known to be the sunny part of the country known for an abundance of tomato produce. The bright red tomatoes which are the main ingredient of this pizza sauce pasta recipe render a bright and zesty taste that will make your Fespro Ragi Fusilli Pasta sing.

Can you use pizza sauce for pasta?

Pasta is a very versatile ingredient that can be prepared with alfredo sauce, béchamel sauce, pesto, aglio e olio, carbonara, arrabbiata and the list is practically endless. Although, pizza sauce, also known as the marinara sauce, is known to adorn the good-old pizzas, this bright and light pizza sauce blends very well with pasta. So, yes, you can definitely marry pasta with pizza sauce.
 

▲ This easy pizza sauce pasta recipe is an instant, one-pot dish that will completely knock your socks off.

What does the pizza sauce pasta recipe taste like?

This light and tangy sauce coalesces very well with Fespro ragi fusilli pasta, and the result is a hearty and tasty pasta dish. Created using a handful of pizza sauce pasta ingredients, the pizza sauce pasta recipe is a celebration of simplicity. The tart and complex flavors of in-season tomatoes delivered through twisted ragi fusilli, explode on the palate to reinforce the rustic and unprocessed freshness of produce. The warmth of chillies with a hum of oregano in the background and fragrant basil is just enough to balance and elevate this tomato-dominant sauce.
 

▲ Tip the blanched, peeled, and chopped tomatoes and its juices into the hot pan with the garlic
 

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What pasta sauce is best for pizza?

Marinara sauce is considered the holy grail when it comes to making pizzas, but here we are providing you a pizza sauce video tutorial on how to make pizza sauce, along with how to use pizza sauce to make pasta.
 

▲ Add a sprig of basil to flavour the sauce

How to make pizza sauce pasta?

This homemade pizza sauce pasta recipe is a four-step process that is simple, yet it needs diligence when it is cooked. This pizza sauce recipe uses blanched and diced tomatoes. Here’s a quick method to ready your tomatoes. All you need to do is to slit the top into a cross with a paring knife. Carefully drop them into boiling water and allow to boil for 30 seconds to a minute. Then quickly transfer them to an ice bath. Remove the peel and chop the tomatoes, reserving all the juices.
 

▲ Tip the Fespro Ragi Pasta box and pour 225 grams fusilli pasta into a pan of salted boiling water
 

The next step is to ready the pizza sauce by tempering garlic slivers in olive oil before tipping in the blanched and chopped tomatoes. Oregano and chilli flakes are the next to join the party. The tomatoes develop deeper notes as a sprig of basil is allowed to steep in the mixture and they simmer away on the stove for some time. You can choose to either keep the sauce chunky or use an immersion blender to blend away the tomatoes till smooth, after removing the basil sprig. 
 

▲ Stir the fusilli pasta and bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 9 to 10 minutes till al dente
 

Fespro Ragi Fusilli Pasta is boiled alongside in a large pot of salted water which has been allowed to come to a rolling boil. Let the pasta boil for 9 to 10 minutes or till the al dente stage.

Now, after draining the pasta all you need to do is to combine the Fespro ragi fusilli pasta with the sauce and mix until the sauce coats the pasta well. Watch the recipe tutorial and follow the pizza sauce pasta recipe to get a better understanding of the method and process and know the precise quantity of ingredients.
 

▲ Drain then add the boiled pasta to the pizza sauce in the pan.

What else can I use pizza sauce for?

Most commonly this pizza sauce is used as a dip, salsa, and pasta sauce, but you can get innovative and use it as a barbeque sauce, make wraps, blend and serve as tomato soup, or better still, cool it and turn it into bloody mary. The possibilities are endless when it comes to using up your leftover pizza sauce. 
 

▲ Mix the pasta well with the sauce and cook for about 1 minute till heated through

Is this pizza sauce pasta recipe healthy?

We can’t surmise anything healthier than a homemade sauce prepared with fresh red tomatoes rich in micronutrients like lycopene, folate, and vitamin C. A basic and light sauce made with minimal ingredients is also easy to digest. The Fespro ragi fusilli pasta featuring the wholegrain ragi in the form of pasta makes this pizza sauce pasta recipe a healthy, attractive, and tasty meal to be consumed at any time of the day.
 

▲ Grate parmesan cheese over the pasta and serve hot

How to garnish and serve pizza sauce pasta?

Basil and tomato are a match made in heaven, so you can use a sprig of fresh basil leaves or use basil-infused olive oil to garnish this pasta. Freshly grated parmesan will add richness and another layer of flavour to your pasta by cutting through the tart and sharp flavor of tomatoes. Serve the pasta as a main with toasted garlic bread on the side. If you are planning to cook ahead to make a large batch of the pizza sauce then let us tell you that it is very much possible. This pizza sauce will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container and can also be frozen for later use. Medium-bodied red wines are a great pairing for this pizza sauce pasta, as these wines match the acidic profile of the tomato-based sauce. You can pair this pasta with a Chianti, Montepulciano, Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel. No matter how you serve this pasta or what you serve it with, it will never fail to dazzle you and your guests with its freshness and simplicity.
 

▲ The bright red tomatoes in this easy pizza sauce pasta recipe render a bright and zesty taste that along with the delicious and healthy Fespro ragi fusilli pasta will make your taste buds sing.
 

Learn how to make this simple and quick pizza sauce pasta recipe with a handful of fresh ingredients at home. Elevate the pizza sauce recipe by combining it with Fespro ragi fusilli pasta, and we promise that you would never go back to order in another readymade pasta.

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