Simple Marinara Sauce
This simple Marinara Sauce is made with five ingredients and ready to use in minutes! Rich in flavors and delicious, this sauce can be served with pasta or as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
Servings 5 servings
Calories 94kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
- fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat up oil in a deep pot, over medium-low heat. I used a Dutch oven but any saucepan works.
- Add garlic and onion and saute over medium-low heat just until golden. Stir often.
- Add dried herbs, pepper flakes and paprika. Saute, stirring often, for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes and stir in.
- Simmer sauce for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper and sugar to taste.
- Stir in fresh chopped basil.
Notes
- Once done, cool the sauce completely and store it in a jar with a lid, in the fridge. It keeps well for up to 2 weeks.
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
Nutrition
Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 444mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg