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EASY MARINARA SAUCE

This classic Italian tomato sauce is so handy and versatile. Use it over pasta, on top of meatballs and other meat dishes or as a dipping sauce for finger foods. Unlike more robust tomato sauces, it cooks up in a matter of minutes.

Yield: Makes 3 cups

July 02, 2019

EASY MARINARA SAUCE

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp basil, crumbled
  • 1/2 tsp oregano, crumbled
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; saute for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients (tomatoes through red pepper flakes). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Using a hand blender, puree until almost smooth. Alternatively, mash with a potato masher.
Nutritional analysis per 1 tbsp serving:

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9 calories, 0.6 g fat, 0.2 g protein, 0.9 g carbohydrate, 0.2 g fibre, 36 mg sodium