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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Wondering how to make marinara sauce? Here's a simple marinara sauce recipe made with basic Italian flavors such as tomato, garlic, onion, and spices.
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Fat 2
Carbs 13
Protein 2
Yield 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to a pot and heat over medium/high heat.
  • When the olive oil is fragrant add the white onion and minced garlic to the pot and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot and stir.
  • Bring the marinara sauce to a boil and then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes. 
  • Serve immediately or let cool and store for later.

Tips & Notes

  • chunky tomato sauce: If you can't find chunky tomato sauce, you can also use diced tomatoes.
  • This recipe makes around 4 cups of sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g