Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce
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Classic Homemade Marinara Sauce
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Nothing beats classic homemade marinara sauce made from scratch with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil simmered on the stove. And it doubles as a pizza sauce!
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil chopped
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onion and saute for 5-7 minutes, until translucent and soft.
- Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, bay leaf, salt, pepper and sugar and stir to combine. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil and olive oil. Season with salt & pepper, to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
613mg
(26%)
Potassium
633mg
(18%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
676IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 613mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 676IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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