"I always use this recipe anytime I make something that calls for marinara, and it is always well received. Sometimes it outshines the rest of the dish it is so good. If you think that it is too bitter or acidic you probably needed to add more carrot, or mince the carrot more finely to incorporate it better."

"I have now prepared this recipe what feels like a hundred times for my family and for entertaining because it is SO GOOD. I always stay fairly true to the recipe with the exception of using more cheese in the sauce and on top, plus I add garlic with the onions. (Make sure you mince the onions as finely as you can so they are "invisible.") Recently"

"This was a refreshing surprise! I prepared it exactly as instructed but with a 50/50 spinach and arugula mix (I tried to pick out more arugula than spinach to stay true to the recipe). The pesto was creamy and zesty...if I didn't make it myself I wouldn't have been able to easily identify avocado and lime juice in the mixture. It is definitely a d"