Classic Mushroom & Thyme Risotto
A rich and creamy risotto packed with earthy mushrooms and fragrant thyme. This classic Italian dish is pure comfort in a bowl and surprisingly simple to master at home.
Classic Marinara Sauce
Classic Marinara Sauce is written in clear, practical steps for reliable home cooking. This upgraded version focuses on proper seasoning, strong texture contrast, and timings that make sense on a real weeknight.
It is built to be repeatable, satisfying, and genuinely tasty — the kind of recipe you’ll happily cook again.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Caster Sugar optional
- 1 medium Onions finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 800 g Tinned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp Tomato purée
Method
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- Heat olive oil and soften onion over medium heat for 8 minutes.
- Add garlic and tomato purée and cook 1 minute.
- Add tomatoes, oregano and a pinch of sugar, then simmer 25 to 30 minutes.
- Blend smooth if preferred and reduce to desired consistency.
- Season to taste and use hot or cool for storing.
Notes
Taste and adjust seasoning in the final step so the flavours are balanced before serving.
Prep ingredients before you start cooking to keep the method smooth and stress-free.
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