Quick Marinara Sauce (Easy & Healthy Recipe)
This Quick Marinara Sauce recipe is made with simple, classic ingredients and is delightfully easy to prepare.
Servings: 6 servings; Makes about 3 ½ cups
Calories: 51calories
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until slightly reduced and thickened.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 51calories | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 36mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg