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Basic Pomodoro Sauce (Homemade Marinara Sauce)

Call it Pomodoro Sauce or Marinara Sauce, our Homemade Pomodoro Sauce recipe is so easy, you won't be reaching for a jar any time soon!Yield: 3 c of sauce

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 - 6 people
Calories: 50 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ onion, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced, or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 c crushed tomatoes or diced
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • ¾ c water
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil. Add minced onion and sauté over medium-high heat until soft, 3-5 min. Add the minced garlic, and saute 1 minute. 
  2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered for 15 - 20 minutes, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.

Nutrition Information

Calories 50kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 9.7g (3%) Protein 1.9g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Sodium 322mg (13%) Fiber 2.3g (9%) Sugar 5.9g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 6 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 50

% Daily Value*

Calories 50kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 9.7g 3%
Protein 1.9g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Sodium 322mg 13%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Sugar 5.9g 12%

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