5 from 132 votes
Easy Marinara Sauce
This Easy Marinara Sauce uses canned crushed tomatoes simmered with sautéed onion and garlic, fresh thyme, and basil to develop a balanced tomato flavor. The sauce is seasoned simply with kosher salt and herbs to create a bright, fresh-tasting sauce suitable for pasta, dipping, or as a base for other dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
56 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 (28-ounce can) crushed tomatoes
- 1 onion finely diced (approx 1 cup, small
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot on medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.
- Add the can of crushed tomatoes, salt and thyme. (Don't add the basil as it will overcook). Once the tomatoes have started to boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Remove the sauce from the heat, stir in the basil and enjoy.
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Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 4 cups of marinara sauce, ideal for multiple servings or use in different dishes.
Nutrition Information
Calories
56kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
205mg
(9%)
Potassium
323mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
268IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 56kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 205mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 268IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.