Healthy Marinara Sauce Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful Healthy Marinara Sauce is ready in under 30 minutes! Made with fresh tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a touch of wine, this recipe is bursting with fresh taste and is perfect for your favorite pasta dishes, pizza, or as a dipping sauce. Low in calories and high in flavor, this is a guilt-free way to elevate your meals. Try it today!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Calories 30.4 kcal
Protein 2g
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Ingredients for Healthy Marinara Sauce

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How to Make Healthy Marinara Sauce

  1. Puree 28 ounces (794g) canned crushed tomatoes and 6 ounces (170g) tomato paste in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic.
  3. Sauté for 15 seconds, stirring constantly, being careful not to brown the garlic.
  4. Add the pureed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 cup dry red wine (optional).
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  7. Let the sauce cool slightly before serving. Makes approximately 13 servings.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Healthy Marinara Sauce?

Healthy Marinara Sauce takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 0 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Healthy Marinara Sauce?

Healthy Marinara Sauce has approximately 30.4 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Healthy Marinara Sauce?

The key ingredients for Healthy Marinara Sauce are Italian Plum Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Tomato Paste, Oregano, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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