Easy Marinara Sauce Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil
- 6 garlic cloves
- 1 cup white onion roughly chopped
- 1 ½ pounds tomatoes your favorite variety
- 1 ⅓ cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium stock pot or slow cooker combine olive oil, fresh basil, garlic, onions, tomatoes, and chicken stock.2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh basil, 6 garlic cloves, 1 cup white onion, 1 ½ pounds tomatoes, 1 ⅓ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Cover and let cook on medium heat for 45 to 65 minutes.
- Remove from heat, remove lid and let cool for approximately 20 minutes.
- In a blender or food processor, pulse sauce until smooth. Taste test and add desired salt and pepper.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of approximately 1/4 of a cup marinara sauce. Additionally, the calorie count does NOT include any garnishments (extra basil and bread) seen in the photos. Actual calories will vary.
- The sauce can be stored in your fridge for up to 3 days in a sealed container.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Marinara Sauce Recipe
Serving Size
0.25 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
5
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
151
mg
6
%
Potassium
249
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
6
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
749
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
20
mg
2
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
