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White Dutch Oven with handles filled with Marinara Sauce, red and white checked linen, tomato, basil

Best Marinara Sauce

Why buy marinara sauce when you can make the Best Marinara Sauce from the comfort of your kitchen!
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Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 106kcal
Author: girlinspired

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 12 oz. can tomato paste
  • 29 oz. can tomato sauce
  • 2-15 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • Fresh basil oregano, and/or parsley for garnish
  • Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, saute garlic in olive oil over medium heat 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
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  • Add all remaining ingredients except for the sugar and garnish: basil, oregano, red pepper, onion flakes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes.
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  • Bring sauce to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook 30 minutes.
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  • Taste the sauce and add granulated sugar to taste (the sugar cuts the acidity in the tomato sauce).
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  • Serve over pasta or ...
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Nutrition

Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 1039mg | Potassium: 1003mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1288IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 4mg