Homemade Marinara Spaghetti Sauce
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Homemade Marinara Spaghetti Sauce
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An easy homemade marinara spaghetti sauce made from scratch.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 carrot diced or grated
- 4 garlic cloves diced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 - 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes such as San Marzano tomatoes
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves sliced into ribbons
- 1 lb. Spaghetti or pasta of choice
- 1 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese high-quality parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook for 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Cook for 1 minute longer.
- Add the tomatoes (with juices) and sugar. Use a wooden spoon to break up the tomatoes. If you want a smooth sauce, blend sauce in a blender. Cook for 8 - 10 minutes. Add 1 cup of water. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes, until sauce begins to thicken.
- Season to taste and add fresh basil.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring water to boil over high heat. Generously add salt to the water. Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and stir. Cook the pasta until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain.
- In a large bowl, toss the pasta with 3/4 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano Cheese. Pour the sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top of sauce and serve.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
1000mg
(42%)
Potassium
265mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2065IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
2.8mg
(3%)
Calcium
325mg
(33%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 1000mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 265mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2065IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 325mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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