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Marinara Sauce Recipe

A classic marinara sauce that's perfect for pasta, pizza, or as a base for other dishes.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 100 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 800 g Canned Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the canned tomatoes, salt, sugar, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce to your desired consistency, or leave it chunky.
  7. Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Italian, Marinara, Sauce
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