Simple Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce originated in Naples, Italy and is traditionally made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and herbs. It is a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes.
This is vegan, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 10.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 clove Garlic
- 28 ounce Canned Tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan.
- Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the sauce until smooth.
- Serve the marinara sauce over pasta or use it as a base for other Italian dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 90kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 5g8%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Sugars 6g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.