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Homemade Marinara Sauce

Ready In: 1 hour 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added SugarVeganVegetarian
Use this marinara sauce for pasta, chicken, or your favorite homemade pizza! Freeze leftovers for another day.

What you'll need

Can opener
Cooking pot
Measuring spoons
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Blender or food processor
Stovetop

Ingredients

Serves 4
56 ounces Whole Peeled Tomatoes
2 Carrots
4 cloves Garlic chopped
2 Onions chopped
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt to taste
of Black Pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Dried Basil optional
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano

Directions

1.Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
2.Add chopped carrots and onions, sauté until soft (10 minutes). Add chopped garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3.Add canned tomatoes, dried herbs (optional), salt and pepper.
4.Turn heat to low and simmer uncovered for one hour.

Chef's Tips

  • Replace the dried basil with 2 tablespoons of fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.88 cup

Serving Per Container 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.8 g6%
Saturated Fat <1 g3%
Sodium 864 mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 46.9 g17%
Dietary Fiber 11.8 g42%
Protein 8.8 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:

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