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Marinara Sauce Tomato Sauce
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5 from 1 vote

Easy Marinara Sauce

What else speaks Italian than a mildly tangy tomato sauce.  This Marinara Sauce recipe is the perfect companion to my Arancini Recipe or to a plate of pasta or gnocchi. This sauce is so easy and simple to make and tastes great.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Sides and Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy marinara, spaghetti, Tomato Sauce
Servings: 6
Calories: 260kcal
Author: AmyG

Ingredients

Instructions

  • remove acidic taste. Let simmer for another 10 toHeat up oil. Sauté garlic and onions until translucent and fragrent.
  • Add tomato puree. Add water if too thick. If the tomato puree is to thin, add tomato paste.
  • Taste sauce if it is bitter add 1 tsp of sugar or for Whole30 add 1 chopped date or date paste.
  • Add herbs and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • If sauce is tarte or acidic, add ½ teaspoon (more or less) of sugar. Let simmer for another 20 minutes. Taste to adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of Sauce | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1309mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 25g