5 from 12 votes
Marinara (Meatless Spaghetti Sauce)
This meatless marinara sauce features San Marzano tomatoes simmered with garlic, tomato paste, red wine, and herbs. It offers a balanced savory and slightly spicy flavor with aromatic basil and parsley, ideal for pasta or meatless meals.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
58 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Italian
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (See Note 1)
- 1/2 cup red wine optional, dry
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 28 oz San Marzano Tomatoes See Note 2, crushed
- 12 basil roughly chopped, leaves
- 2 tbsp flat leaf parsley chopped and garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over a medium-high heat and add the minced garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the wine (optional), tomato paste, sugar, dried oregano, salt and red pepper flakes, sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, stir and simmer until reduced slightly, about 20 minutes. In last 10 minutes of simmering, add the basil and stir. Season the sauce with more salt to taste.
- At this point you could leave it chunky, or for a smooth sauce, you could use a immersion hand blender and puree, or put in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Serve over any pasta or meatball dish and top with fresh chopped parsley and grated or shaved parmesan cheese.
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Notes
- Omit tomato paste if simmering the sauce low and slow for 3-4 hours to avoid excessive thickening; use tomato paste for shorter cooking times.
- San Marzano tomatoes are preferred for their sweet flavor and low acidity, but you may substitute with your favorite crushed tomatoes brand.
- This sauce pairs well with one pound of cooked pasta and can be served with grated or shaved Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
Calories
58kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
358mg
(15%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
396IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 58
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 58kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 358mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 396IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.