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Easy Marinara Sauce (made in 25 minutes)

You will use this simple sauce recipe over and over again.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 to 6
Calories: 45kcal
Author: Jersey Girl Cooks (Lisa Grant)

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (I use the kind with basil)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon dried basil or a small handful of chopped fresh basil
  • Dried or fresh herbs for garnish I use basil or parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil on medium heat in a heavy bottomed sauce pan. Add garlic and saute until lightly golden.
  • Add tomatoes, onion powder, sugar, parsley and basil to the pot and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with dried herbs.
  • Place in an airtight container if not using right away. Can be stored in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for a few months.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg