Easy Marinara Sauce
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5
4 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 (makes a bit over 2.5 cups)
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Calories
109 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Easy Marinara Sauce
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This easy marinara sauce recipe uses just a handful of everyday ingredients, and you'll be thrilled how simple it is to master in your own kitchen! It's freezer friendly and can be used in so many ways.
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 fluid ounce) can crushed tomatoes see note
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional, crushed
- 3 prigs basil + more for serving, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar or more, to taste (optional)
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil and garlic to a deep skillet over medium heat. Once the garlic starts to sizzle, give it a stir, and let it cook for about 30 seconds (do not let it burn).
- Stir in the tomatoes, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Gently add in the fresh basil sprigs.
- Let the sauce simmer, uncovered, for about 15-20 minutes (turn the heat way down so it doesn't splatter too much).
- Take out the basil sprigs and season generously with salt & pepper. If the sauce tastes a bit acidic, add in some sugar, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until it suits your tastebuds. I like to add some fresh chopped/torn basil on top if serving over pasta.This sauce will be quite thick (great for coating pasta). Thin it out with a splash of dry wine (white or red) or some hot pasta water if needed.
Notes
- Be sure to use good quality ingredients (this recipe uses minimal ingredients and the flavors will all shine through).
- You may use whole canned tomatoes instead of crushed. I recommend San Marzano tomatoes (and use the juices too!). You may need to blend the sauce at the end with an immersion blender to make it nice and smooth. My favorite brands of canned tomatoes include DeLallo, Mutti, and Muir Glen.
- This recipe makes a bit over 2.5 cups (around 2 3/4 cups).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
109kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
175mg
(7%)
Potassium
400mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
344IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6(makes a bit over 2.5 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 344IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
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