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Easy Marinara Sauce
This easy marinara sauce recipe is a classic. One you will want to save and revisit time and again for a variety of meals. Pair with your favorite pasta, or use as a base for the perfect Margherita pizza.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Sauce
Cuisine:
Italian
Servings:
28
Oz
Calories:
23
kcal
Author:
Spencer Klickman
Equipment
Medium sauce pot
Ingredients
2
Tablespoons
Neutral Oil
4
Cloves
Garlic
Minced
28
oz
Can Whole Peeled Tomatoes
San Marzano
2
Tablespoons
Fresh Oregano
Minced
2
Tablespoons
Fresh Basil
Minced
1
Tablespoon
Parmesan
Grated
2
Tablespoons
Unsalted Butter
Pinch
Kosher Salt
Instructions
Heat oil over medium heat in a medium sauce pot. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30-seconds until fragrant.
Add whole tomatoes, oregano, basil, parmesan cheese and unsalted butter. Stir to combine and butter is melted.
Break tomatoes with a wooden spoon, and bring sauce to a gentle simmer.
Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 45-minutes to 1 hour until thickened.
Crush tomatoes further if needed. They should be softer after simmering.
Taste and adjust sauce for seasoning.
Nutrition
Calories:
23
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
0.4
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.03
g
|
Cholesterol:
2
mg
|
Sodium:
44
mg
|
Potassium:
60
mg
|
Fiber:
0.4
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
73
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
18
mg
|
Iron:
0.4
mg