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Homemade Marinara Spaghetti Sauce

An easy homemade marinara spaghetti sauce made from scratch.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 440 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Season to taste and add fresh basil.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.