Salsa Roja Básica

This salsa is very versatile and is the basis for a lot of recipes that my mom has made for me throughout my life. There are many variations of dishes that you can make with it. But after living in Los Angeles for so long and loving Italian food as much as I do, I can’t help but compare it to marinara sauce. Of course, I wouldn’t recommend having it with spaghetti but do pour it over your fried eggs, braise it with chicharrón, or stir it with fried tortillas for breakfast. My favorit