Classic Italian Marinara Sauce

This classic italian marinara sauce is a rich and flavorful blend of tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. Perfect for pasta dishes or as a base for various italian recipes, it brings authentic taste to your kitchen. Enjoy the simplicity and depth of flavor in every spoonful!

This recipe is italian style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include salt, canned crushed tomatoes, olive oil, dried basil.
• Follow all 6 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp salt
• 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar.
4. Bring the sauce to a simmer and reduce the heat to low.
5. Let the sauce cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Once cooked, stir in the chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 2 g
• Fat: 6 g
• Carbohydrates: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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