Vegan Marinara Sauce Recipe
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
4 mins
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Cook Time
4 mins
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Total Time
29 mins
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Servings
4 (yield: 4 cups)
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Calories
131 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Vegan Marinara Sauce Recipe
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A rich, hearty homemade marinara sauce recipe, brimming with the flavors of ripe tomatoes, but (shhhh) no one has to know your dirty little secret that this sauce is ready in under 30 minutes using canned tomatoes and simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand! And you know what? No one will guess. This pasta sauce is THAT yummy.
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 cup onion diced
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced (2-3 cloves)
- 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- ¾ teaspoons salt or to taste
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar if needed depending on the flavor of the tomatoes
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. After 90 seconds, when the oil is hot, add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 4-5 minutes until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
- Add the whole peeled tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, lowering the flame to medium, and let it cook for about 18 minutes.
- Add the basil and use an immersion blender to puree the sauce, or pour it into a high-speed blender and blend for 30 seconds, breaking up the tomatoes and onions into tiny bits.
- Finish the sauce by stirring in a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- If the tomatoes you used were a bit tart, you can add sugar to balance the acidity.
- If you intend to freeze the sauce, multiply this recipe and make a large pot of it. Then, once cooled to room temperature, portion it and label each sealed container with the date, and you can have spaghetti for breakfast, lunch, and dinner forever!
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Notes
- 🍅 Prime Tomato Picks:
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- The secret to an exceptional marinara sauce starts with top-notch tomatoes. San Marzano tomatoes are the gold standard, offering the perfect mix of sweetness and acidity, only surpassed by the canned tomatoes from Bianco Di Napoli.
- 🕰️ Patience Pays Off:
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- While this recipe is designed for efficiency, letting the sauce simmer slowly for up to an hour will enhance its flavor, giving it a richer and sweeter taste. Remember, good things come to those who wait.
- 🌱 Freshness Counts:
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- Adding fresh basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil just before serving isn't just for show. These fresh touches contrast the sauce's rich, cooked flavors, which is why this is a great recipe!
- 🌀 Texture Tailoring:
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- Use an immersion or high-speed blender to achieve your preferred texture, from slightly textured to completely smooth.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
754mg
(31%)
Potassium
493mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
404IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(yield: 4 cups)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 754mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 404IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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