Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
118 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce
Description
The Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce features olive oil-sautéed onions and garlic as its flavor foundation. Combining crushed tomatoes and tomato paste with oregano, basil, kosher salt, sugar, and a small amount of crushed red pepper creates a richly flavored tomato sauce. Simmering all ingredients together with chicken broth (or water) for 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly. The gentle sautéing of aromatics and the balance of dried herbs give the sauce a classic marinara character.
The sauce lends itself well to pairing with pasta, as a topping for meats or vegetables, or as a component in baked dishes. It offers a home-cooked tomato flavor that can be customized further if desired.
This recipe does not specify advanced tips or storage instructions, focusing on straightforward preparation and simmering for flavor development.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons basil dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth , (water is okay too)
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and onion to the pan and sauté on medium low until very lightly browned.
- Add the garlic and let cook for 15 seconds or so until you can smell the garlic.
- Add in the rest of the ingredients and simmer, covered, on low for 30 minutes.
Notes
- Use chicken broth for deeper flavor, but water can be substituted if necessary without drastically changing the result.
- Simmer the sauce covered on low heat to develop flavor while preventing excessive evaporation.
- Adjust seasoning after simmering to balance salt and sweetness to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 118kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 645mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 545mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 565IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15.7mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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