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Homemade Marinara Sauce

A classic Italian marinara sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, perfect for pasta or as a base for various dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Extra virgin for best flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar To balance acidity
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil Chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Sauce
  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, oregano, and basil.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once the sauce has thickened, remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil.
  7. Serve warm over pasta or use as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.

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