On Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:28:57 -0700, Theron wrote:

> "Damsel in dis Dress" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:58:19 -0500, FERRANTE
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>What is the difference between a marinara sauce and a basic pasta
>>>sauce?
>>>
>>>Anyone have a good recipe for a simple marinara sauce, please?
>>
>> Dunno the difference, but I do know that Harry's Tomato Sauce is one
>> of the very best things you can put on spaghetti.
>>
>>
>> * Exported from MasterCook *
>>
>> Harry's Tomato Sauce
>>
<recipe snipped>

> I mince the onions, celery, carrot and garlic and sauté that a bit until the
> celery and onion are soft. That softens the onion taste, and the garlic is a
> bit less harsh. Then I add any seasoning and proceed pretty much as above.
> Also, if you want a sauce that's a bit more delicate, try white wine instead
> of red wine. An inexpensive vermouth works great. That hint came from the
> goddess of Italian cooking, Marcella Hazan.
>
> Ed

thanks for the tips, ed, especially about the wine. martini & rossi i have
on hand, red wine would be a special purchase.

your pal,
blake