Five Minute Spicy Marinara
Effortless, bold, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Five Minute Spicy Marinara sauce is your new go-to recipe for weeknight dinners or last-minute meal prep. Made with pantry staples like crushed tomatoes, olive oil, and garlic, and elevated with a spicy kick from red pepper flakes and the aromatic touch of fresh basil, this sauce delivers restaurant-quality taste in just five minutes. Perfect for drizzling over pasta, dunking with crusty bread, or using as a base for pizzas and casseroles, this quick marinara balances heat and sweetness while requiring minimal effort. Ideal for busy cooks, this recipe proves that fast doesn’t mean sacrificing flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 0.5 teaspoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 4 leaves fresh basil leaves
Instructions
In a medium skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat for 30 seconds.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the pan, and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning, until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Mix well and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Remove the sauce from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves for a burst of flavor.
Serve immediately over pasta, as a dipping sauce, or use it as a base for your favorite recipes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
91 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.9 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 367 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 221 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
