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How to Make Marinara Sauce
Learn how to make easy, three-ingredient marinara sauce. Tomatoes, an onion, and garlic are all you need to cook a flavorful, healthy homemade marinara!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 96 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 sweet onion small diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low-medium heat, sweat the onions for about 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, and cook until lightly golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Add crushed tomatoes and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. Yields about 2 cups.
- Serve over your favorite pasta or in other dishes.
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Notes
- Storage: Four days is considered its optimal fridge life. If you freeze, use within six months for best taste and texture.
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
Nutrition Information
Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
278mg
(12%)
Potassium
710mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
442IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 278mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 710mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 442IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.