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Marinara Sauce (optional)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 3 cups
Calories 134kcal

Ingredients

  • 28 oz Whole tomatoes (canned) preferably San Marzanno tomatoes
  • 2 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic sliced
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt as needed
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pour the tomatoes into a bowl and crush them up with your hands. Set aside.
  • Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic. Stir and then add the crushed tomatoes, oregano, sugar, and salt.
  • Turn sauce down to a low simmer and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the sauce has built flavor.
  • Remove it from the heat and stir in the basil. Season with salt to taste if needed.

Notes

Pro Tips: making the sauce 1 to 2 days in advance is the best way develop and balance the flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 415IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg