Marinara sauce
Use this homemade marinara for spaghetti, lasagna, pita pizza, chicken Parmesan and meatball subs. The red wine can be omitted, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 52
Serving size
1/2 cup
Calories
52
Monounsaturated fat
0 g
Saturated fat
0 g
Total fat
1 g
Sodium
274 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Dietary fiber
2 g
Protein
2 g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
(Serves 10)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 5 cups no-salt-added crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 1 tablespoon dry basil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the pan becomes hot, add the onion. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes. Add garlic; stir for 1 minute. Add wine and let mixture reduce by half. Add remaining ingredients. Stir and let simmer on very low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
