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Simple Marinara Sauce
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiment, Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
30 Min or Less, Pasta, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings:
2
cups
Calories:
291
kcal
Ingredients
2
Tablespoons
olive oil
½
cup
yellow onion
diced
2
cloves
garlic
minced
1
stalk
celery
diced
1
medium
carrot
diced
2
bay leaves
1
teaspoon
dried oregano
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
black pepper
28
ounces
crushed tomatoes
(one larger can, variation in size is okay)
1/2
cup
water
fresh basil
(optional)
Instructions
In a medium sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the onion and saute until translucent, approximately 3-5 minutes.
Add the garlic, celery, and carrots. Also add the bay leaves, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute.
Add in the tomatoes and water. Bring to a simmer and then reduce heat to low.
Simmer for at least 15 minutes, ideally one hour for the flavors to develop. For a smooth sauce (or to hide the veggies), puree in a blender.
Notes
If your tomatoes taste a little tart or sour, add a pinch of sugar.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cup
|
Calories:
291
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
38
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
15
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
10
g
|
Sodium:
857
mg
|
Potassium:
1403
mg
|
Fiber:
10
g
|
Sugar:
21
g
|
Vitamin A:
6065
IU
|
Vitamin C:
43
mg
|
Calcium:
189
mg
|
Iron:
6
mg