Marinara sauce
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/2 cup
Calories 52
| Amount Per Serving | ||
| Monounsaturated fat | 0 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0 g | |
| Total fat | 1 g | |
| Sodium | 274 mg | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
| Calories: | 2,000 | 2,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | Less than | 65g | 80g | |
| Saturated Fat | Less than | 20g | 25g | |
| Cholesterol | Less than | 300mg | 300 mg | |
| Sodium | Less than | 2,400mg | 2,400mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300g | 375g | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 25g | 30g | ||
Calories per gram:
Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4
Use this homemade marinara for spaghetti, lasagna, pita pizza, chicken Parmesan and meatball subs. The red wine can be omitted, if desired.
Ingredients
(Serves 10)- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup red wine
- 5 cups no-salt-added crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry oregano
- 1 tablespoon dry basil
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once the pan becomes hot, add the onion. Stir continuously for about 2 minutes. Add garlic; stir for 1 minute. Add wine and let mixture reduce by half. Add remaining ingredients. Stir and let simmer on very low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
Last Updated: April 23rd, 2016