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Homemade Marinara Sauce Recipe
Homemade Marinara Sauce is super easy to make, and tastes so much better than jarred store bought sauce. Control the ingredients, and control the flavor!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 132 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onions diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cans crushed tomatoes 14.5 oz cans
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook the onions until soft (don't brown).
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, sugar and balsamic vinegar. Mix thoroughly.
- Cover and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
- If desired, use a blender or immersion stick blender.
- Serve over pasta, or freeze in 2 cup portions.
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Notes
- What to do with leftovers
- Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat until it is piping hot!
- Substitutions/Additions
- You can use basil and oregano instead of Italian seasoning if you prefer. Those are the main ones, and you won't miss the other herbs from the premade seasoning.
- Red pepper flakes are great in this to spice it up and give it a little heat. Not necessarily traditional, of course, but I say you do you, boo.
- Freezing Instructions
- Let sauce cool completely and transfer sauce to freezer safe airtight containers or freezer bags. This can be frozen for up to 6 months. When ready to use, thaw and reheat gently in saucepan at low heat.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
900mg
(38%)
Potassium
772mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
526IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 900mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 526IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.