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Authentic Marinara Sauce Recipe

Wow! A marinara sauce that is delicious and easy to make with very few ingredients.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 142 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 3 cloves fresh garlic peeled and diced
  • 2 (32 oz) 2 (32 oz) cans San Marzano Tomatoes crushed (see notes)
  • 1 1 cup water
  • 1 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 1 dried bay leaf
  • 1 1 whole carrot (see notes)

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and stir in the chopped garlic. Allow the garlic to simmer for 1-2 minutes but do not let it brown.
  2. Add the crushed tomatoes and water and stir. When the sauce comes to a simmer, add the herbs and whole carrot.
  3. Turn the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the carrot and bay leaf and discard.
  5. Serve the sauce immediately or store for later.

Notes

  • If you would like to use fresh tomatoes, broil, peel, puree and strain them to prepare them for use. One pound of fresh tomatoes will give you about 2 cups of puree
  • Adding a whole carrot to the sauce as it simmers will help cut the acidity. If you do not have a carrot, it is okay to skip this ingredient especially if you are using low acid tomatoes for your sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 142kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2270mg (95%) Potassium 231mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 10455IU (209%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1batch

Amount Per Serving

Calories 142

% Daily Value*

Calories 142kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2270mg 95%
Potassium 231mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 10455IU 209%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 7%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.