Kids, Pasta Your Way With Marinara Sauce, Fries Recipe
Make Kids, Pasta Your Way With Marinara Sauce, Fries Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Fries
Method
Pasta
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 tsp of salt to the boiling water.
- 2
Add Pasta
Add 2 cups of pasta to the boiling water. Cook according to package directions until al dente, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- 3
Drain and Toss
Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander. Drizzle with 1 tbs of olive oil and toss gently to prevent sticking.
Marinara Sauce
- 4
- 5
Sauté Garlic
Add 2 minced cloves of garlic to the oil and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Add the can of crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp of dried basil, 1 tsp of dried oregano, and 1 tsp of salt to the pan. Stir to combine.
- 7
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Fries
- 8
Prepare the Fries
Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the frozen French fries package.
- 9
Bake the Fries
Spread the frozen fries on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake according to package instructions, usually about 20-25 minutes.
- 10
Season the Fries
Once the fries are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt. Toss lightly to coat.
