SINATRA SAUCE
The COOKBOOK
The SINATRA COOKBOOK – “SINATRA SAUCE” is a cookbook by author Daniel Bellino-Zwicke. The book is about Frank Sinatra, his favorite Italian food (dishes & recipes), and the restaurants that he ate at.
“SINATRA SAUCE” also refers to a simple Tomato Sauce, made by Frank Sinatra.
The COOKBOOK
The cookbook is titled Sinatra Sauce: Music Meatballs & Merriment by Daniel Bellino Zwicke. It features Italian-American recipes inspired by Frank Sinatra’s favorite foods, including his mother Dolly Sinatra’s tomato sauce recipe, spaghetti and meatballs, and eggplant parmigiana. The book captures the essence of Sinatra’s love for good food and entertaining.
The RECIPE
The actual “Sinatra Sauce” is a simple marinara that is meant to coat pasta lightly. The key ingredients typically include:
Imported Italian extra-virgin olive oil
- Garlic (frank loved the flavor but hated seeing it in his food, so it was often infused in the oil and then removed)
- Thin-sliced onion
- Canned Italian-style tomatoes (specifically San Marzano tomatoes, crushed by hand)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dried basil and oregano (or fresh basil leaves)
- Optional additions like red pepper flakes or butter added to the finished pasta
- WHERE to FIND IT –
- The “Sinatra Sauce” cookbook is available for purchase online.
Author DANIEL BELLINO ZWICKE
VERONA, ITALY
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Cooking Italian 