Healthy Marinara Sauce
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Chef's knife
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or another vegetable oil
- ¼ small yellow onion, finely 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
- Sauté the onion: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the diced onion for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir occasionally to prevent browning.
- Cook the garlic: Add the minced garlic to the softened onion. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the tomato sauce: Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet. Mix with the stevia or sugar, salt, black pepper, dried basil, and oregano.
- Simmer the marinara: Lower the heat to medium-low and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Recipe Notes
Storage and Freezing
Refrigerator: Let the marinara cool, transfer it to an airtight container, and refrigerate for up to 3–4 days. Freezer: Freeze the cooled marinara in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thawing: Thaw frozen marinara in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheating: Warm it gently on the stovetop, stirring occasionally, until heated through.Nutrition
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