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Marinara Sauce Recipe

A simple and classic marinara sauce recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cans Crushed Tomatoes (28 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 handful Fresh Basil Leaves chopped

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the fresh basil leaves just before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Italian, Marinara, Sauce
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