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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Healthy marinara sauce takes minutes to make and much better than store-bought.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

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Course: Sauce and Salsa Recipes
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: Healthy Homemade Pasta Sauce
Servings: 5 cups - 1 serving 1/2cup
Calories: 13kcal
Author: Anne

Equipment

Scale this Recipe 5 cups - 1 serving 1/2cup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon[ olive oil]
  • 1 onion medium, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 24 ounces strained tomatoes no salt added tomatoes (passata)]
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes or canned organic diced low sodium
  • 1 1 /2 teaspoons fine sea salt
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Instructions

  • Prepare the ingredients: Mince 4 cloves garlic, chop 1 onion and 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano. Measure the wine and tomatoes and heat the olive oil in a saucepan or dutch oven over high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and onions and cook over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Gradually stir in 1/2 cup red wine and cook over low to medium heat until the wine cooks down.
  • Add 24 ounces strained tomatoes and 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes. Reduce to low heat and simmer on low for at least 10 minutes.
  • Add the fresh chopped herbs and season with salt to taste.

Notes

Refrigerate leftover sauce for three to five days.
Freeze leftovers for up to three months.
Thaw in the refrigerator overnight
Serve healthy homemade marinara sauce with your favorite pasta dish.
Variations
Add red pepper flakes to taste for spicy marinara
Stir in sliced mushrooms for mushroom marinara
Add 1/2 pound of cooked ground meat for meat sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Sodium: 16551mg | Sugar: 1g

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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