Healthy Hearty Marianra Sauce (Keto, Low-Calorie and Low-Sodium)
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or another other vegetable oil
- ¼ small yellow onion small diced (or white onion)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon granulated stevia or sugar if you're not on a keto diet to balance acidity
- Table salt to taste for a low-sodium marinara sauce, add only a pinch
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and cook the onion for about 3-4 minutes or until softened, stirring now and then. Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, pepper, dried basil, and oregano. Reduce the heat to medium-low, bring the mixture to a simmer, and let it cook, covered, for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until slightly thickened.
- You can serve it with spaghetti or any other round, long pasta or noodles such as vermicelli, or with meat or fish such as this Italian baccala or to dip fried foods such as fried cheese sticks or pasta chips.
Recipe Notes
- FRIDGE: Store this healthy marinara sauce recipe in an airtight container or in a Mason jar for about 7-10 days.
- FREEZER: Or, you can make it ahead and freeze it in an airtight container for 3 months.
Nutrition
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